The FAST Museum is OPEN to the public on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, from 10am to 4pm.
We look forward to welcoming adults, children of all ages and well-behaved dogs on leads.
Please check the Museum Operational News Update before your visit. The Museum is staffed entirely by volunteers and their availability can impact on the running of parts of it, in particular the Flight Simulators and Aircraft Cockpits.
The 2026 Wind Tunnel Tour Season will run until 29th October. More information at Wind Tunnel Tours>>
We are sorry but we are unable to offer Guided Tours of the Man-Carrying Centrifuge at the moment.
We will be opening Farnborough’s historic 24 foot wind tunnel to the public on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September as part of Heritage Open Days 2026 festival of history and culture. We are open from 10am to 4pm on both days and entry is free with no booking required.
Please click here for more details.
Join us on September 22nd 2026 for our latest FAST Talk. We are pleased to welcome leading aircraft historian Paul Beaver who will speak about the visionary aircraft designer, R J Mitchell. We will learn about Mitchell’s life and work as well as the real story behind the Spitfire during what promises to be a fascinating evening.
Advance booking is required.
Please email or call 07746 957498.
WELCOME
Farnborough
Air Sciences Trust
Farnborough Air Sciences Trust (FAST) exists to safeguard and promote Farnborough’s great heritage in aviation science.
The FAST Museum adjacent to Farnborough airfield holds a collection of aircraft (actual and model), satellites, simulators and other unique material related to Farnborough’s world famous Royal Aircraft Establishment. FAST also offers exclusive guided tours of areas of Farnborough’s historic aviation quarter not normally open to the public.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
AIR SCIENCES MUSEUM & TOURS
Explore the Museum, plan your visit, or book a guided tour on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
WIND TUNNEL TOURS
Learn about Farnborough’s unique wind tunnels and book an exclusive tour.
CENTRIFUGE
We are currently unable to offer Centrifuge tours. Please visit the dedicated Centrifuge website here>>
ARCHIVES
Explore our extensive archive of documents, photographs and artefacts, and historic film footage available for licensing.
SHOP
A wide range of books, DVDs, models and souvenirs is available in our Museum Shop. We are working on a new online shop.
FAST ASSOCIATION
Learn about our membership based organisation which supports the Trust. Join us and support our work!
We need your support!
FAST is a registered charity (Reg No 1040199) and a fully accredited national museum.
Our work to preserve and promote Farnborough’s great heritage in aviation science is entirely volunteer-led and self-funded. Please help us continue – there are lots of ways to help!
Make a Donation
Donate online or in person at the museum.
Become a Member
Join the FAST Association.
Buy a Brick!
Find out about our commemorative engraved brick scheme.
Visit our YouTube Channel
Each view of our videos from our historic film archive generates income for us, so please visit!
Fundraising & Sponsorship
Become a sponsor or run a fundraising event.
Volunteering with FAST
Learn about our range of volunteering opportunities at the Museum or behind the scenes.
MUSEUM OPENING HOURS
Saturdays, Sundays and
Bank Holiday Mondays
10.00am - 4.00pm
UPCOMING EVENTS
FAST Talks are held quarterly, please see FAST Events for details.
FAST
Trenchard House
85 Farnborough Road
Farnborough
Hampshire GU14 6TF
Tel: 01252 375050
Email: secretary@airsciences.org.uk
(Office manned Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays)
