Bournemouth Aviation Museum

Bournemouth Aviation Museum preserves and displays a fascinating collection of historic aircraft and aviation artifacts at Bournemouth Airport. The museum features full-size aircraft including military jets, helicopters, and passenger planes that operated from Bournemouth Airport during its varied history. Visitors can get remarkably close to the aircraft, examining cockpits, engines, and construction details rarely visible elsewhere. The collection includes Cold War jets, training aircraft, and exhibits documenting the airport’s role in military and civilian aviation. Knowledgeable volunteer staff, many with aviation backgrounds, share stories about the aircraft and their operational histories. The museum also houses aviation memorabilia, instruments, uniforms, and photographs. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, families interested in flight technology, and anyone curious about local aviation heritage. The museum demonstrates the evolution of aircraft design from post-war through modern eras.