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Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace: A Journey Through Flight History
Explore the thrilling history of aviation and space at France's premier aerospace museum, located at the historic Le Bourget Airport near Paris.
The Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace (Air and Space Museum) in Le Bourget is France's largest aviation museum, tracing the history of flight from its earliest days to modern space exploration. Located on the grounds of the historic Le Bourget airport, the museum boasts an impressive collection of aircraft, spacecraft, and aviation artifacts.
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Tuesday
10 am-5 pm
Wednesday
10 am-5 pm
Thursday
10 am-5 pm
Friday
10 am-5 pm
Saturday
10 am-5 pm
Sunday
10 am-5 pm
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The Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace offers a captivating journey through the history of aviation and space exploration. Established in 1919, it is one of the oldest and largest aviation museums in the world. The museum is located on the site of the Le Bourget airport, a location with significant aviation history, including being the landing site for Charles Lindbergh's historic transatlantic flight in 1927.
The museum's collection includes over 400 aircraft, from early flying machines to modern jet fighters and spacecraft. Key highlights include two Concorde supersonic transports, a Boeing 747, and a Douglas C-47 Dakota. Visitors can explore the interiors of some of these iconic aircraft. The museum also features a planetarium and interactive exhibits, making it an engaging experience for all ages.
The Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace is not only a museum but also a place of conservation and restoration. It plays a vital role in preserving the history of aviation for future generations. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday.
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Getting There
Public Transport
From central Paris, take the RER B train to Le Bourget station. From there, take the free Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace shuttle bus to the museum entrance. The RER B fare from Paris is approximately €3-€5. Alternatively, take Metro line 7 to Fort d'Aubervilliers station, then transfer to bus 152. A single Metro/bus fare is around €2.
Bus
Take bus line 350 from Porte de la Chapelle in Paris. The bus will drop you off at the 'Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace' stop. The bus fare is approximately €2 - €4. Bus line 152 also departs from Porte de la Villette and stops at the museum.
Driving
From Paris, exit via Porte de la Chapelle and take the A1 autoroute towards Lille. Take exit 5 towards Aéroport du Bourget. Follow signs to the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace. Parking is available at the museum for €0.50 per 15 minutes for the first two hours, then €0.40 per 15 minutes thereafter. A lost ticket costs €12.
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