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Solent Sky Museum showcases the history of aviation in Southampton and Solent area.

Geographically this area was the most important area in the country, if not the world, for aircraft experimental and development work between 1908 and the late 1960s, the most famous being the Spitfire.

We have 18 aircraft of various types, including the Spitfire and S6b. Our Engine Bay also has a good selection of engines.

We welcome people aboard the Sandringham Flying Boat; and why not take a tour onto the flight deck. Or you can imagine that you are flying the Swift or Harrier Jump Jet while sitting in the cockpit.

Address: Albert Road South , Southampton SO14 3FR, HAM, GB
Phone: 023 8063 5830
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State: HAM
City: Southampton
Zip Code: SO14 3FR

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Reviews
Great place to visit a lot to see and history to learn. There are some great displays inside. More than just aircraft to find here. I parked in the Ocean Village multi storey car park nearby, but there is parking in the street using parking ticket machines.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Lovely little tucked-away museum. Very unassuming place but lovely, knowledgeable staff with a very impressive amount of exhibits to see. You wouldn't think so much would be tucked away in this place but it was great. Spent about 2 hours here easily. Parking, there is none on site but plenty of road parking nearby pay at metre or for a little walk you can park in ocean village car park.
I have much love for Aviation, and as a Northern Irish traveller to Southampton, this was on my bucket list to see. Southampton has a wonderful history, and this Museum pays homage to the aircraft builders of the area of a time during WW2, there is also major respect to local Fire and Police services with a few dedicated floors to them. Your aircraft on show is pristine, very up close and personal, and the staff are a delight and full of all the right facts, and this truly was one of the highlights of my trip to Southampton. You have a beautiful collection! Long may it last, and may you continue to educate the young and old of times gone by! My 5 year old daughter loved it… and she was so engaged in the chat about ejector seats with your staff. Great memories!
I was quite fascinated by the place. Totally enjoyed my time there. My friend and I got tickets £10 each to tour the place. They offer hot drinks for as low as £1. It's a nice tourist attraction.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Very impressive and extensive collection of aircraft, police, fire, and war related items. So much to see that you have to ensure you look everywhere, including up! As mentioned, impressive!Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Absolutely excellent little museum. They make the best possible use of the space they have and there's lots more to see than I expected. I was especially impressed with the staff who were very knowledgeable about the aircraft and happy to chat too. Highly recommended for anyone remotely interested in aviation. Sadly, I found out I would be too tall to have been allowed to fly a Harrier, but enjoyed the opportunity to sit on the cockpit regardless.
From the outside this old hangar looks a bit run down, hidden away, and not looking like too much from the road. Need better marketing. However, it's like stepping into the Tardis! This is a hidden gem that time seems to have forgotten. I was amazed at how many airplanes are on show inside, it's full of history, 3 floors there is a lift by the way. Old planes are everywhere from the floor to the ceiling. Museum also includes the Hampshire police and Fire Heritage Collection. Talking statue of a policeman little bit scared my kids but they were OK at the end. Like a lot of these small museums they rely on the good work of volunteers and these were brilliant, helpful and friendly. Last time we visited was a while ago and my little ones were allowed to sit in cockpit. They loved it. Absolutely fantastic and highly recommended if you're in Southampton near Town Quay. This wasn’t our first trip and certainly won’t be our last.
Great museum of bygone era of flying boats and many other jet and propellor aircraft. Also a police and fire service museum on the upper floor. Lovely afternoon browsing all the informative displays, sitting in the exhibits and learning a lot about the topics.
Nice curators, good price for what you got and lots of different aircraft. You can also go inside some of them and inside the cockpit of a flying boat, a Harrier and another old fighter jet.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Tram weekend was alot better than expected. The volunteers were very knowledgeable and were full of passion towards the trams they are restoring.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNot sure
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