de havilland aircraft museum

Visited as a family outing from toddlers to Grandparents. We all enjoyed the time spent (c 2 hrs) browsing the exhibits, our toddler loved climbing on board the planes/cockpit.Very family friendly, lots of young children whilst we where there too.My father is interested in aviation and this has been a must see visit for a while and he thoroughly enjoyed the exhibits and personal accounts.This is a small museum focused on the exhibits, good shop but limited cafe facilities (recommend bring a picnic).

Well, it is very small museum, with only 2 or three Mosquitos plus a few other aeroplanes, which unfortunately some of them were locked during my visit. I managed to see all exponents, take pictures of them and talk to staff in well less than 1 1/2 hour. Staff is very friendly, the whole place is tidy and pleasant, also there is a coffee machine, sitting area and a small shop where they sell aviation books and models. One huge benefit of visiting these small museums is that you can ''feel and touch'' the stuff as for example I was allowed to hold some rusty old shrapnel from WW2 :-) I mean you cannot do things like this in Duxford. Whole experience was great and I give it 4 stars.

Visited with our 6 year old Grandson who was very interested in all the planes, especially the one where the top rolls back. Staff were very helpful and knowledgable. There are ab tremendous amount of planes and memorabilia on show and my husband said if he had been on his own he could have spent many hours there.

Wonderful little museum for any aviation fan , very hands on with many aircraft open to view inside . The oldie worldie feel to the place only serves to accentuate the great history of the DeHavilland aircraft company . An absolute must visit if you are in the area and interested in aviation . No expensive restaurant , or tacky souvenirs , just a small tea shop with snacks , and a small but relevant gift shop . Totally run by volunteers who really do care about preserving the aircraft and the history .

Always a little sad because the exhibits are in poor condition but still quite interesting for an hour or so. All seems a bit amateur and run on a shoestring. The trident exhibit is the centre piece but pity you can no longer go into the cockpit due to vandalism

We enjoyed our visit here. Bags of history with lots to do and see for both adults and kiddies alike.

Okay, at the start I work here as a volunteer one day a week, so I'm probably biased. But don't forget, as a volunteer, I can vote with my feet very quickly.For starters, I find the museum very open, friendly and interesting. To see the volunteers at work restoring classic British aircraft is just amazing. While the museum isn't quite hands-on, it's pretty close.The number of retired RAF aircrew who flew the Mosquito in combat and share their experiences are on the one hand fascinating and the other very humbling. I asked one former navigator about bailing out, because the escape hatch looks decidedly small. 'We didn't like to think about that' was his reply. Another visitor, a Dane who had been a school boy when the RAF bombed the Gestapo headquarters in Copenhagen during World War 2, recalled looking up during morning break to see the Mustangs and Mosquitos roar overhead enroute to their target.Okay, it creaks around the edges a bit and the proposed museum that will get the collection under a roof can't come soon enough, but for a good day out near St Albans, this is the place if, like me, you're an aviation enthusiast.

Lots of men and women were enjoying looking and being allowed to sit in some of the exhibits. No where to get a meal there.

Went they today, as have pass it very often but never popped in. Interesting place many aircraft to climb inside and explore. Could do with a cafe, they do have a drinks machine and selection of sandwiches. Would go back, staff are very knowledgeable and interesting to talk too.

A nice collection of aircraft, helpful and informative staff. Nice to be able to get 'up close and personal' with some real historical stuff.

Some of the most interesting aviation museums in the UK are not the splendid offerings of Duxford or Hendon, but the 'grass roots' enterprises run by volunteers and enthusiasts like this. It's small, but for goodness sake, it has three Mosquitos in one hanger! At the place where they were created! ...and one is the prototype!Wander around and see the volunteers restoring airframes and most likely at least one will engage you in conversation about the aircraft. Go and sit in the airliners outside (yes, most unBritish, you can actually touch the exhibits!) and learn what an amazing team they had at DeHavilland.No, it's not polished and perfect but it is very real, powered by a passion for aircraft very different from today. Thank-goodness these ladies and gentleman took the initiative and time to save it for u.There is only one blatant thing missing. Some graphics or even better actual parts detailing the contruction of the Mosquito would be good. Just saying it was 'wood' is not doing it justice. This wasn't wood used in the way it was in the aircraft of the prior 30 years, it was a sandwich including balsa, in effect the worlds first composite aircraft.Still, I guess you could always ask the chap restoring the prototype, he'd probably show you. Go now, take a picnic, smell the oil.

Been to this museum many times over the years, and whilst having in-laws over from Australia I thought I would take them here. The museum hasn't changed much over the years but is still very interesting for its size.Having been an apprentice at BAe Hatfield and my Father serving 40+ years starting at de Havillands on mosquito's its good to see the heritage still being maintained seeing as there is not a lot left of the airfield.Well worth a visit, with a new foyer and refreshment area, the museum is very good value for money.

Interesting place to visit with active preservation of old De Havilland aircraft going on all around the site.....The museum shop is well worth a visit with lots of never seen before articles for sale, mostly at reasonable prices

I took my 10 year old son to visit this museum. The staff were welcoming and there were plenty of places to park. The museum is small but does have interesting displays and you can go onto a number of the planes. On board one my son was able to have a go at flying on a flight simulator. However, having paid for us both to get in we had seen everything within an hour and were soon on our way. It is not cheap when you consider how long you may stay!

Visited the Mosquito Aircraft Museum as a family group with two young overseas visitors from Japan at the beginning of August. This museum is not just about the Mosquito Aircraft but also about the history of the De Haviland. The Museum is tiny but well laid out. The staff and guides are amazing people and certainly entertained our youngsters. The subject knowledge that each of the Guides have certainly does the Museum proud. It is so refreshing to be amongst genuine enthusiastic people, something that even the top attractions in London can't aspire to.The exhibits are not behind glass for a change and you can get inside some of the aeroplanes that are on display. I can highly recommend this place without breaking the bank.