Yorkshire Air Museum

  • Summer Holidays at The Air Museum

    The Summer Holiday time is the busiest period at the Yorkshire Air Museum. Yorkshire is the UK’s largest tourist destination outside of our capital and families visiting on holiday are always looking for new things to do on holiday in Yorkshire. There are lots of things for families to explore at the Museum, so this… …..

    Summer Holidays at The Air Museum

  • News

    The Museum blog is updated regularly, as well as guest articles by some of the interesting people we meet. Not just our latest news, here you will find articles about our exhibits, the history of the air museum and some of the amazing people who served in conflicts in aviation history.

    News

  • Becoming a Volunteer

    One of the things that visitors to the Museum often comment on is the friendliness and professionalism of our team of volunteer stewards and guides. We also hear that visitors may like to become more involved and perhaps join our team, but sometimes may worry that they lack the required skills to be a guide… …..

    Becoming a Volunteer

  • Shop

    Our Shop offers a selection of carefully chosen gifts for aviation enthusiasts. From amazing publications such as the Ferry Pilots Notes, to aircraft sponsorship options which allow you to support the museum’s aircraft and enjoy personal tours of your chosen aircraft, there will be something in our store for everyone. Our payment interface is PayPal.… …..

    Shop

  • The Allied Air Forces Memorial

    In addition to our role as an aviation museum, the Yorkshire Air Museum is also the Allied Air Forces Memorial. In fact the Memorial aspect was the fundamental reason for the founding of the Museum back in the early 1980’s. The Memorial recognises and commemorates the achievements and sacrifice of allied airmen and women in… …..

    The Allied Air Forces Memorial

  • Plan Your Visit

    The Yorkshire Air Museum sits on the site of former RAF Elvington in North Yorkshire, a World War Two airfield used extensively by Allied bomber crews during the war. It is also the home of the The Allied Air Forces Memorial. We are open every day of the year apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day… …..

    Plan Your Visit

Summer Holidays at The Museum

Summer Holidays at The Air Museum

The Summer Holiday time is the busiest period at the Yorkshire Air Museum. Yorkshire is the UK's largest tourist destination outside of our capital … Read More

Plan Your Visit

Plan Your Visit

The Yorkshire Air Museum sits on the site of former RAF Elvington in North Yorkshire, a World War Two airfield used extensively by Allied bomber crews … Read More

Shop

Shop

Our Shop offers a selection of carefully chosen gifts for aviation enthusiasts. From amazing publications such as the Ferry Pilots Notes, to aircraft … Read More

Welcome to The Yorkshire Air Museum

Established in the grounds of the former RAF Elvington, the Yorkshire Air Museum is the UK's largest independent air museum and home to the Allied Air Forces Memorial
Plan Your Visit

The Allied Air Forces Memorial

The Allied Air Forces Memorial

In addition to our role as an aviation museum, the Yorkshire Air Museum is also the Allied Air Forces Memorial. In fact the Memorial aspect was the … Read More

Against The Odds

Against the Odds

This original wartime building contains the definite Bomber Command exhibition which explains in a dramatic and factual way the history, reasons and … Read More

New – Gas Bags to Super Zeppelins

Gas Bags to Super Zeppelins

This new exhibition traces the amazing feats of the very first aviator - a sheep called "Montauciel" who ascended in the Montgolfier Brothers hot air … Read More

Pioneers of Aviation

Pioneers of Aviation

With rarely seen images and unique displays, this exhibition, created in 2010 was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and took over 2 years to … Read More

Support The Museum

Support The Memorial

Your support is fundamental to help us maintain the heritage of our historical site, care for our precious Collections and keep the memories of war … Read More

Venue Hire

Venue Hire

Set against a unique backdrop of historic aircraft and buildings, The Yorkshire Air Museum is located close to the City of York, next to the Elvington … Read More

Pre World War Two Aircraft

Pre World War Two Aircraft

Our constantly growing collection of Pre World War Two Aircraft is complemented by our new Pioneers of Aviation exhibition in 2010. Below is the … Read More

World War Two Aircraft

World War Two Aircraft

Our World War Two Aircraft collection is probably best know for our Handley Page Halifax "Friday The 13th". But our collection extends beyond this … Read More

Post World War Two Aircraft

Post World War Two Aircraft

Alongside the collection of Cold War Aircraft, we have a collection of both civilian and military aircraft from the period after the Second World War. … Read More

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