The museum is located at the birthplace of French commercial aviation, where Charles Lindbergh landed after his solo transatlantic flight in 1927.
It holds two of the four surviving Concorde prototypes, including the pre-production aircraft 001.
The site features a rare collection of 19th-century balloons and early French aircraft designs in the Grande Galerie.
The Hall de l'Espace contains a genuine Soyuz space capsule used by a French astronaut during the 1980s.
The museum complex maintains an active runway-adjacent workshop dedicated to the restoration of vintage flying machines.
The Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace is one of the world's oldest aviation museums, located on the site of the historic Paris-Le Bourget Airport. It houses a vast collection of over 150 aircraft spanning from the early days of flight to modern spacecraft. The museum features two full-scale Concorde prototypes, one of which visitors can board to view the cabin and cockpit. Its aerospace halls include displays on satellite technology, space exploration, and historical balloons. The facility is split into several thematic hangars, including the Grande Galerie and the Hall de l'Espace. A planetarium offers immersive shows centered on astronomical phenomena and space navigation. The site also serves as a center for the restoration of historic aircraft. It is situated on the active grounds of Le Bourget, often associated with the biennial Paris Air Show.
Between the two Concorde aircraft parked on the tarmac area.
Prioritize the Concorde tours early in your visit as they can fill up quickly.
Check the museum's digital portal for specialized tours that grant access to restricted cockpit areas.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the hangars and tarmac display areas cover a significant footprint.
Do not expect to see all exhibits in under two hours; the scale of the hangars requires significant walking.
Closed on Mondays.
