Concorde G-BOAF performed the final-ever Concorde flight on November 26, 2003, landing at Filton Airfield.
The museum site is located on the historic Filton Airfield, where the Bristol Boxkite first flew in 1910.
The collection includes the Bristol Scout, a biplane fighter that played a crucial role during the early stages of WWI.
The museum displays the 'Bristol Type 171 Sycamore', which was the first British helicopter to receive a certificate of airworthiness.
Visitors can view the original flight deck and cabin of the Concorde, preserved in its operational configuration.
The exhibit space features components from the Bloodhound supersonic car project, which aimed for land speed records.
The hangar housing the Concorde was constructed specifically for the museum and features a projection system that illuminates the aircraft's history.
Many of the exhibits are maintained by a dedicated volunteer team, including former aerospace engineers.
Aerospace Bristol is an aviation museum located on the former Filton Airfield site, serving as the permanent home for the final Concorde to be built and the last to fly. The centerpiece is Concorde Alpha Foxtrot (G-BOAF), housed in a purpose-built hangar where visitors can step aboard the aircraft. The museum chronicles over a century of Bristol’s aerospace history, including the development of military jets and space technology. Exhibits feature a diverse collection of aircraft, aero-engines, helicopters, and space hardware spanning from the First World War to the modern day. The museum integrates interactive displays and educational stations alongside significant historical machinery. It occupies a site historically central to the British aircraft industry, including the Bristol Aeroplane Company. Visitors move through chronological galleries that emphasize regional engineering contributions to global aviation.
Directly under the Concorde's droop-nose in the main hangar, which allows for a full-length shot of the aircraft.
Check the museum's official calendar for special cockpit tour availability, as these can sell out quickly.
Allow extra time for the outdoor exhibits if the weather is clear.
Wear comfortable shoes, as the floor space spans multiple large hangars.
Rushing through the initial galleries; the early history provides essential context for the later exhibits.
Closed on Mondays during off-peak seasons.
