Our
Exhibits
We have a unique collection of aircraft and engines from the Golden Age of British aircraft manufacturing. From the end of WWII until the 1970s, British aircraft designers produced some of the most innovative and advanced aircraft of the day.
The Museum also traces and celebrates Gatwick Airport, including the history of the many commercial airlines that operated from here and its development into the second largest international airport in the UK
Scroll through the images below and click to find out more about the aircraft we have on display.
Explore the various engines on display
Shackleton Tours
A unique opportunity to get on board our Avro Shackleton Mk 3 and talk to the crew that served on this amazing aircraft.
Tour duration is 45 minutes. Cost £5.00 per person*
*Sorry, no under 5s permitted
Come on
board
For those aspiring pilots, we've a full size Robinson R22 helicopter which you can climb inside.
You can come on in to the cockpit of our Islander aircraft, put on a uniform and take the controls for some great photo opportunities!
You can also climb inside the nose section of our Canberra aircraft.
Gatwick Airport
Exhibition
Our exhibition tells the story of Gatwick and chronicles its fascinating history through the decades.
There's various airline memorabilia, airline uniforms and models too.
Experience a Typhoon training mission in our Motion Simulator Ride*
*Additional fee applies
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Go
Plane-spotting
Our viewing area is close to the runway, perfect for watching the activity at the Airport.
Future
Development
The Charity has ambitious growth plans, with several redevelopments of our site already underway. Our aim is to enrich the visitor experience, to provide the local community with a place where families can feel inspired together and make lasting memories.