Another first Sunday and another chance to explore a museum for free (It is free on the First Sundays of each month all year round). This time the weather wasn’t great and we decided to take a 30 min drive to a museum that is mostly indoors.

The Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace, located at the Paris-Le Bourget Airport, is one of the world’s oldest and largest aviation museums. Founded in 1919 by Albert Caquot, this French aerospace museum occupies over 150,000 square meters of land and hangars. It houses an impressive collection of more than 19,595 items, including 150 aircraft, spanning the three branches of flight: ballooning, aviation, and space exploration. Visitors can explore a wide range of exhibits, from early flying machines and World War aircraft to modern jets and spacecraft. The museum features notable attractions such as the prototype of the Concorde (this was my highlight), a Boeing 747, and various military and civilian aircraft.

With its rich history and comprehensive displays, the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace offers an engaging experience for aviation enthusiasts and casual visitors alike, showcasing the evolution of flight from its earliest days to the modern era.

Although entry was free (if not, tickets for adults are 17 euros each!), parking and the additional activities wasn’t. It was 2 euros an hour for parking and 5 euro extra for the planetarium and another 5 for the kids activity area. Both activities have time slots for you to book. Do note that the Planetarium is with commentary in French.

You can get further information by visiting their official page.