Explore the rest of the museum during your visit. Find out more about how aeroplanes fly in our family-friendly, interactive gallery, Fantastic Flight.

Global Glider Technical Challenge
10am–4pm | Drop-in

Use craft materials to build an aircraft without an engine. How far will yours fly? This family activity is suitable for all children over 36 months.

Science Show: Scottish Success or Flying Failure?
12pm, 2pm & 3pm | 10 mins

Find out about Scottish inventors from 16th century to today. From John Damian Falcius to Sir Robert Watson Watt, some changed the way we fly while others faded into obscurity. Can you tell which is which?

Invention Trolley
10am, 1.30pm & 3pm | 1 hour

Get hands on with inventions and learn more about Scottish engineering creativity.

Presented by the National Museum of Flight