Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial

We are the UK’s largest independent aviation museum and among the top ten places to visit for a day out in York. We’re on the site of RAF Elvington, a World War II bomber base just outside the city.

We are open seven days a week, are 90% accessible, have a shop & cafe, and are dog friendly. Tickets can be booked online or bought at admissions, and most offer free re-entry for twelve months.

We often receive requests to provide work experience for school pupils, but unfortunately we do not currently have the resources required to provide this. We apologise for any disappointment.

We seek to honour the memory of Allied aircrew from WWII.

We are passionate about educating the public in the history of aviation, particularly in Yorkshire, and explaining the importance of forging international partnerships.

Our work is lead by a desire to inspire future generations to take up careers in the fields of engineering, aviation, history, and diplomacy.

Our values are Respect, Inclusivity and Friendliness.

Bringing people together through learning

We wish to inspire audiences and contribute to life-long learning, helping people to understand and negotiate the complex world around them.

Preserving our collection

We store in excess of 30,000 items and records including a registered collection of artefacts, maps, books and uniforms of national importance. These are precious resources for historical research. We also record the memories of veterans to preserve them for future generations.