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If you’re looking for things to do in Gloucestershire, The Jet Age Museum is conveniently located near to the M5 (Junction 11) and is served by bus routes from Cheltenham and Gloucester.

We provide a great day out with something for everyone of all ages to enjoy, including a wide range of exhibits, displays and accessible cockpits. There is plenty of archive data available that charts the history of aviation development within Gloucestershire ably supported by our knowledgeable volunteers who can bring to life many of these artefacts.

Round off a visit with time in our café and shop where you can enjoy refreshments and purchase memorabilia.

A Great Day Out For Everyone

No admission charge

We thrive on donations

Aviation enthusiasts
Educational visits
Family days out
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Learn about Gloucestershire’s aviation history

Plan Your Visit

View Our Exhibitions

The museum is home to a diverse range of exhibits including engines, aircraft and systems with a strong Gloucestershire heritage.

Our engine exhibits includes examples of radial piston engines through to the development of the jet engine by Sir Frank Whittle in the 1940s. A number of jet engine variants are on display.

The museum also houses a number of airframes developed and manufactured locally by the Gloster Aircraft Company. Systems and equipment utilised within these aircraft include Dowty landing gears, Dowty propellers and Smiths Industries Avionic systems such as the worlds first “Autoland” system.

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Sit in an Open Cockpit

From “Biggles” (children only) to the Vulcan bomber cockpit, the museum has six open cockpits on display with visitor access subject to volunteer guide availability.

For more information on availability and access, please visit our Open Cockpits page.

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Learn About Our Heritage

The museum has its own archives containing many thousands of items related to the history of the county’s aviation, including about people who worked in the industry.

The items include documents, photos, films, technical drawings, manuals, artistic works, aircrew clothing, etc. GAC’s chief photographer, Russell Adams, took thousands of photos via many thousands of glass plate negatives which are held in the archives.

Enjoy Some Food

The café serves tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cold soft drinks and a selection of delicious cakes, fresh sandwiches, ice-cream, and confectionery.

We have vegan and gluten free flapjacks, and soya and almond milk is available for the hot drinks all available at reasonable prices.

Browse Our Shop

Our shop stocks a range of new and donated items suitable for aviation enthusiasts of ages. Some items are hand made by our volunteers, including aviation books, new and pre-owned aviation model kits, souvenirs, toys and so much more.

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Watch The Planes Take Off At Staverton Airport

Finish your day out in Gloucestershire by watching the planes take off at the airport just across from our building.

Gloucestershire airport was established in 1931 and served as a training base for WW2 pilots. Today, it serves as an airfield for private charter flights for pilots flying to destinations such as Jersey and Guernsey.

We have picnic benches outside where you can enjoy the view throughout the day.

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Join Us At Our Next Event

We hold a range of events throughout the year, both on site at the museum and within the local community.

All all our events, we aim to provide awareness to all ages locally, nationally and globally of Gloucestershire’s aviation heritage.

Click to view our upcoming events and see what’s on in Gloucestershire.

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Plan Your Visit

Opening Hours: Standard hours are Saturday – Sunday 10am – 4pm. View additional days.

Admission: There is no charge for admission to the Museum site, to the building or any exhibits, but donations to help meet our running costs and to fund our expansion plans are most definitely welcome! Click here to donate.

Find us: Meteor Business Park, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL2 9QL

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