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De Havilland Museum

  1. London Colney
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De Havilland Museum
"Britain’s oldest aviation museum and much more besides Our fine collection of iconic de Havilland aircraft, including Mosquito, Sea Vixen and Comet, is just the start.Also:• displays and exhibits of aviation technology: radar, piston and jet engines and missiles• films, exhibits and displays of wartime operations, weapons trials and military jet aircraft• interior access to the Comet, Trident and DH 146 demonstrating the evolution of modern jet air travel• the ongoing restoration of a de Havilland Rapide• a bookshop with extensive stock of new and out of print material• a display of historic aviation engines• a café serving drinks and snacks that you can use without entering the museumNote - Last entry one hour before closing"
Address: Salisbury hall , London Colney AL2 1BT, HRT, GB
Phone: 01727 826400
State: HRT
City: London Colney
Zip Code: AL2 1BT

opening times

Tuesday: 12:00-17:00
Thursday: 12:00-17:00
Saturday: 12:00-17:00

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Reviews
Quite a unique museum, and perhaps a little bit expensive for entry, however lots of exhibits across three hangers. The exhibits include the prototype Mosquito, an actual Comet and many other aircraft. Each exhibit is very well documented as is the entire story of De Havilland. Overall, a good place to visit if you have an interest in aircraft history or engineering. More suited to late teens and adults as younger children may not appreciate the information and exhibits as much.
This is a small but perfectly formed idea of the perfect museum. Exhibits you can walk around, and walk into. Explore cabins. Take photos of cockpits without perspex in the way. Wonderful volunteers with plenty of knowledge to part out. Even some nice pictures to purchase
I've been wanting to visit for quite some time and I'm glad I finally did it! From start to finish, you get to see amazing aircrafts as you walk through the history of De Havilland- from the Mosquito to the Comet. There's many planes to which you can walk up the stairs and take a closer look inside the cockpit and you can walk through the cabin of the bigger planes to really get the feel of how commercial flying used to be like when it all started. Family friendly, very helpful and informative staff and volunteers, full of knowledge and passion. You can easily spend a whole day there!
What an absolute gem of a museum. I spent just over 3 hours here and would probably have been longer had the weather been warmer, but it was a grey day in November. There is a surprising number of exhibits here both inside and outside and they are fascinating to see; the 3 Mosquito aircraft take pride of place but plenty of other aircraft to see and by no means just war planes. The staff here are excellent and can add so much detail to the story beyond the information boards.
Amazing tiny museum right next to the M25! Lovely planes and fantastic displays! Only let down by lack of GF options in the half hearted attempt at a cafe, but it was a good hour in passing on the way back from holiday. Will go again!Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
A very enjoyable, educational visit. The staff were all very friendly and knowledgeable. The cafe was quite limited in choice of food but reasonably priced. The gift shop had a good choice of gifts and all at a fair price. This was my first visit, will definitely return in the near future. If you are a wheelchair/mobility scooter user, there is only one very tiny issue, at the entrance you may need help to gain access, it's a double door with one door bolted so to get in you may need that door unlocked. The staff are there to help and were very quick to do so. As I a very tiny issue which didn't impact my enjoyment of the facilities
A fabulous resource with many rare exhibits from De Havilland's past. There are many well informed friendly voluntary guides on hand to answer questions and offer insights. The museum has restored and conserved many exhibits and visitors are able to see this work in action during their visit.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
F.A.B Place For Those Who Love Those Fabulous Flying Machines Unfortunately None Of Em Go Up Tilly Up And By The Same Token None Of Em Go Down Tilly Down.People Of A Certain Age Will Get That Previous Sentence!!! My Partner Who Is Mosquito MadAnd Not The Bug!! Has Just Informed Me That It Was Well Planned Out And Very Informative. I As Always Loved The Shop. I Do LOVE A Shop. There Is A Bus Stop Nearby And Toilets Available And A Cafe Too.
An excellent museum for anyone interested in aeroplanes and aircraft engineering. It has the world leading aircraft and engines developed by De Havilland which became Hawker Siddeley Aviation and then Airbus. Three complete Mosquito aircraft, a Vampire which was the first successful UK jet fighter, a Comet, the first jet airliner, a 146, a 125 ...There is also a room devoted to the De Haviland technical school which was located in Salisbury Hall, including the workpieces we had to make as apprentices, a trip down memory lane, thank you to the volunteers who spoke knowledgeably about the exhibits. There is also a shop with a wide stock of books, models prints and memorabilia. Will come back for a second visit in the summer.
I been there when I decided to visit St. Albans , by car is only 10 min, free parking next to. An excellent museum for anyone interested in aeroplane and aviation. It's very unique because is only place to have 3 mosquito aeroplane prototype. More planes are displayed outside and inside in different hangar. Everything is well explained and the crew are very pleasant and helpful. There is a family run café nearby and toilets.
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