Calling all aviation enthusiasts! The Musée de l'Air et de l' Espace invites you to plunge into the heart of its collections, to learn all about the history of aviation in France and around the world. The museum was founded in 1919 on the initiative ofAlbert Caquot, one of the most brilliant French engineers of his time. At that time, the museum's collection was gradually taking shape in a hangar inIssy-les-Moulineaux.
Officially inaugurated in Chalais-Meudon in 1921, then in the 15th arrondissement of Paris in 1936, it was closed by the Germans during the Second World War. It was not until 1973 that the airport was revived, having moved to Le Bourget. The opening of Roissy-Charles-De-Gaulle airport in 1974 finally freed up space to repatriate more exhibits to the museum's hangars.
The 4,000 m² exhibition space was refurbished in 2019. The Grande Galerie features 407 objects in 16 rooms. Come and admire model airplanes, the gondola from the La France airship, theAntoinette type VIIaeroplane or the Grand Prix d'Aviation cup dating from 1910.
But the real spectacle is the dozens of planes and rockets visible up close. The Boeing 747, theA380, the Concorde, Ariane 1 and Ariane 5, theSuper Frelon helicopter, the Douglas C-47A American warplane. You can even board 8 of them, with a Boarding Pass ticket.
And for those who love a good view, the museum now offers access to the north and south terraces of theLabro terminal! In the shadow of the site's historic control tower, you can enjoy the museum's breathtaking view of the tarmac and runways of Le Bourget.
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Starting this summer 2020, the Musée de l'Air et de l' Espace is offering an all-new experience that should appeal to all science fiction fans. Star Trek: First Contact Experience invites you to discover the history of the conquest of space through the mythical saga, immersed in an augmented reality game. A game of investigation and reflexes available on mobile, which will take you to the four corners of the museum, for a grand finale on the tarmac.
Location
Air and Space Museum
Aéroport de Paris - Le Bourget
93350 Bourget (Le)
Prices
Tarif 4-18 ans (billets Check In & Boarding Pass): €6
Tarif 19-25 ans (billets Check In & Boarding Pass): €8
Tarif réduit (billets Check In & Boarding Pass): €14
Plein tarif (billets Check In & Boarding Pass): €16
Official website
www.museeairespace.fr
More information
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (last entry at 4:30 pm), October 1 to March 31, and 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (last entry at 5:30 pm), April 1 to September 30.
