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Preserving the past, inspiring the future

Learn about Gloucestershire’s aviation history and explore our unique collection of aircraft, artefacts and models.

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A fun day out for all the family

A great day out no matter what the weather.
Explore the museum and sit in the cockpit, and watch the planes take off at Staverton Airport whilst enjoying the view.

Family Visits

Group Visits

Group visits can include educational days out, corporate visits, out of hours special arrangements, and the hiring of our facilities. Click to learn more.

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Volunteer

Are you looking to support your local community?
Your skills could be just what we need!

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Welcome to the Gloucestershire Aviation Collection at Jet Age Museum

Home of Gloucestershire’s aviation heritage from the early days of flight, through the birth of the Jet Age to the present day.

Dedicated to the preservation of Gloucestershire’s rich aviation heritage, Jet Age Museum is a registered charity run exclusively by volunteers. We tell the story of aviation in the county from the early days of flight, through the birth of the Jet Age to the modern aerospace industry of today. Our mission is to preserve the past and inspire the future by telling stories of the people, places, aircraft and companies that have made Gloucestershire a major centre of aviation and aerospace development for over 100 years.

Plan Your Visit

Opening Hours: Standard hours are Saturday – Sunday 10am – 4pm. View additional days.
Admission: No Admission Charge.
Donations: Click here to donate
Accessibility: Click for details
How to Find Us: Click for directions
What’s On: View our exhibitions & events

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Saturday 18th of July Families Gala Day Event

Date: 18th July 2026, 10:00am - 4:00pm

The Jet Age Museum will be celebrating its Families Gala Day Event on Saturday 18th of July. The museum will be open from 10:00 and to 16:00 as normal with…

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See what there is to do at Jet Age Aviation Museum

Exhibits

Jet Age Museum has a wide range of aircraft, engines and restoration projects on display. Learn about our aircraft, projects and artefacts during your visit. Our knowledgeable volunteers are on hand throughout your tour to answer any questions you may have.

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Open Cockpits

Timed tour tickets for our Trident and Vulcan cockpits are free and available from the desk by the hangar doors. Vulcan tours last 15 minutes and Trident tours last 20 minutes. We suggest that these popular tours are booked on arrival to avoid disappointment.

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Aviation Heritage

Gloucestershire’s aviation heritage spans well over 100 years, from balloons to green aircraft, World War 1&2 fighters to jet aircraft, unique systems, landing gear and propellers. All capped by the Red Arrows, Concorde testing and contemporary drone operations.

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Café

The The Jet & Whittle Cafe serves tea, coffee, soft drinks, cakes and snacks. The reception and café area is heated in winter. Our prices are reasonable, and every purchase raises vital funds for the museum. We have picnic benches outside, and indoor seating which is heated during the winter.

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Shop

The Museum shop is located just inside the display hall on the left through the double doors from Reception. The shop stocks a range of new and donated aviation books, models, DVDs and souvenirs.

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Community

Jet Age Museum is an important part of the local and wider community serving the educational sector, youth and social groups and local businesses, and is a key tourist destination helping to contribute to the local economy.

Community

Group Visits

We offer visits outside our public opening days to those looking for exclusive use of the museum. Contact us for availability and enjoy a day out tailored to your group.