Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum Reviews Summary

Category: Museum

Address: Trenchard House, 85 Farnborough Rd, Farnborough GU14 6TF, United Kingdom

Phone: +441252375050

Rating: 4.7
based on 144 reviews.

Exhibits and Displays

Pros:

  • "There are a lot of varied and interesting exhibits."
  • "Brilliant museum well worth a visit. Lots to see here."
  • "Covers an immense range of aviation and space related subjects from the 1900s until present."
  • "Lots of interesting related aircraft and military items and displays good interactive items also."
  • "The aircraft-related exhibition is very attractive."
  • "Lots of very interesting exhibits, including the wreckage of the spent first stage Black Arrow rocket used to launch Britain's first satellite into orbit!"
  • "An interesting museum with a nice collection of aircraft, and examples of technology from the design and development of aviation, that is commonplace today."

Cons:

  • "Sure a few things aren't working."
  • "Kids got bored quite quickly and as all bar one of the simulators wasn't working there was a queue for that."
  • "You will struggle to be there any longer than 45 mins."
  • "The museum is more suited for someone serious in understanding the technology."

Volunteers and Staff

Pros:

  • "Volunteers are super friendly and helpful, their knowledge & detailed explanations definitely enriched our visit."
  • "Dedicated and incredibly knowledgeable volunteers."
  • "Talk to the amazing volunteers who actually researched and developed some of the incredible technologies developed at Farnborough."
  • "A really great museum with so many helpful volunteers we had a great experience today."
  • "The staff were so helpful and knowledgeable."
  • "Very knowledgeable and helpful staff who are all volunteering ex-servicemen!"
  • "The volunteers are all extremely knowledgeable and some even worked at events that the museum is exhibiting."

Cons:

  • "The only negative point I'd point out is the information is very informative and detailed and therefore not so easy to read."

Accessibility and Facilities

Pros:

  • "Well connected with the big city London, having 4 stations in close proximity all catering to visitors to the airshow, it's a no fuss day trip."
  • "Completely free admission and parking."
  • "It’s absolutely free with good parking."
  • "Free entry so please come and support this great place! Donations welcome!"
  • "It's free entry, all they ask is if you enjoy the museum please be kind enough to make a donation when you leave, we were very happy to do so."
  • "Free entry to museum with donations if you wish."
  • "Free to enter but worth a donation."

Cons:

  • "Parking is limited but you can park nearby."
  • "Refreshment facilities are limited to drinks and snacks, so plan for lunch elsewhere."
  • "Only has a tiny coffee shop."

Family and Educational Value

Pros:

  • "It was a great family day out."
  • "Lots for children to see and interact with."
  • "My nephew thoroughly enjoyed doing the flight simulation and landing at Heathrow."
  • "It was enjoyable for the kids."
  • "Great for almost all age groups."
  • "Highly recommended for family with young kids, specially for stimulation game."
  • "Brilliant day out with kids."

Cons:

  • "This museum is more appealing to a serious student/researcher rather than the usual layman crowd."
  • "Not suitable for children."

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