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Jet Age Museum

Gloucester, United Kingdom•4.9(358)•Museum

Explore Gloucestershire's aviation heritage through unique aircraft, cockpits, and engines with free admission for all ages.

Jet Age Museum is a free-admission aviation museum located in Gloucestershire that celebrates the region's rich aviation history. Visitors can explore a fascinating collection of aircraft, artefacts, engines, and scale models while enjoying interactive experiences such as sitting in open cockpits. The museum offers a weather-independent day out suitable for families of all ages, from infants upwards. The venue features multiple exhibits including vintage aircraft, jet engines, and the Russell Adams collection, providing educational insights into aviation heritage. Families can enjoy scenic views overlooking Staverton Airport, where they can watch planes take off while visiting. The museum is pushchair-friendly and dog-friendly, making it accessible for visitors with young children and pets. Beyond the main exhibits, the venue offers The Jet & Whittle Café for refreshments, a shop for aviation enthusiasts, and both indoor and outdoor spaces to explore. Group visits are welcome, including educational days out and corporate arrangements. The museum operates primarily on Saturdays and Sundays with additional opening days, and relies on visitor donations to preserve aviation history for future generations.
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Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor & Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn)+

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

The Jet & Whittle Cafe

Serves tea, coffee, soft drinks, cakes and snacks with both indoor heated seating and outdoor picnic benches

Hours: Saturday - Sunday 10:00-16:00

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4.9(358 reviews)
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Agn K

Agn K

2 months ago

Fantastic little aircraft museum, completely free to enter, although donations are welcome. I recommend joining the Avro Vulcan and Hawker Siddeley Trident guided tours delivered by absolutely amazing and knowledgeable staff. You can also have a peek into a workshop to see how they renovate aircraft. The museum is on one level, accessible except aircraft tours, with sufficient, free parking.

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Alan Baker

Alan Baker

2 months ago

I had known of this museum for many years and finally got to visit it, and I wasn't disappointed. Housed in a smart, relatively small modern building, the museum is like a Tardis as there is so much to see once inside. Very well laid out and with plenty of information on the items on display, there is lots to take in and I will be making a return visit or two to soak it all up. The staff, who are all volunteers, were extremely helpful and welcoming and the cafe, though small, has enough on offer to cater for light bites with indoor and outdoor seating. As promoted by the museum it is free to visit and relies upon donations to survive so I feel well worth a small consideration for all the hard work that has been put into this collection. Highly recommended.

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Kirsty Hendry

Kirsty Hendry

6 months ago

All the Volunteers were so friendly and helpful, they had great knowledge to share too. A wonderful family friendly museum, we will certainly be back again!

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Rachel Souter

Rachel Souter

6 months ago

A little gem. This 'small but perfectly formed' museum is a must for jet aeroplane enthusiasts old and young. It is a vibrant and fascinating record of the history of jet aviation in the local area and on the world stage. The keen and helpful volunteers help to bring the experience to life and are on hand to answer questions and assist visitors. It is free to enter (with donations gratefully appreciated) and the little café provides welcome hot drinks and various snacks on a colder day. Note: open Saturday and Sunday only.

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Victor Wiredu

Victor Wiredu

a year ago

Nice and immersive volunteer run museum next to Gloucestershire Airport. I honestly hadn't previously heard about this treasure and was pleasantly surprised and impressed. The premises were clean, well organised and various, well curated airframes- with thoughtfully researched placards. My personal favourites were the Hawker Sisley Trident and Avro Vulcan narrated tours. All the volunteers were also very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Overall, will definitely recommend.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about Jet Age Museum

Is Jet Age Museum free to visit?

Entry to Jet Age Museum is completely free — there are no admission charges, making it a great no-cost option for a family day out.

What ages is Jet Age Museum suitable for?

Jet Age Museum is suitable for visitors of all ages, from babies through to adults.

Is Jet Age Museum dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Jet Age Museum.

Is there parking at Jet Age Museum?

Yes, Jet Age Museum has on-site parking.

Is there food at Jet Age Museum?

Yes — The Jet & Whittle Cafe is on site at Jet Age Museum. Serves tea, coffee, soft drinks, cakes and snacks with both indoor heated seating and outdoor picnic benches

Is Jet Age Museum pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Jet Age Museum is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Jet Age Museum?

Jet Age Museum is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Jet Age Museum by public transport?

Jet Age Museum is well-served by public transport.
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