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Musé de l'Air et de l'Espace

Aviation and space exploration history in a former airport terminal, featuring iconic aircraft and spacecraft.

Also known as: Paris Air and Space Museum

Currency

EUR (€)

Best time to visit

April to June, September to October

Languages

French

Coordinates

48.874°, 2.305°

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1The museum houses the largest collection of aircraft in Europe.
2It includes the Concorde supersonic airliner and the first French-built jet aircraft, the Trident.
3The museum also displays the V2 rocket, the first man-made object to reach space.

1911: The museum's building, a former hangars of the Paris Air Show, was constructed.
1975: The museum opened to the public, initially named Musée de l'Air.
2010: The museum was renamed to Musé de l'Air et de l'Espace to reflect its expanded space exploration exhibits.

Lightweight Rain Jacket

Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace is mostly outdoors, rain can be sudden and unpredictable.

Priority: recommended

Comfortable Walking Shoes

The museum has extensive grounds to explore, comfortable shoes are essential.

Priority: essential

Portable Charger

Keep your devices powered for photos and audio guides throughout the day.

Priority: recommended