The FAST Museum is OPEN to the public on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays.
We look forward to welcoming you!
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 2023 Wind Tunnel Tour Season is now closed, but the waiting list for 2024 is open. The 2024 season will run from 31st March to 27th October 2024. Details at Wind Tunnel Tours>>
We are offering Guided Tours of the Man-Carrying Centrifuge. More details at: https://farnboroughcentrifuge.org.uk
General enquiries to secretary@airsciences.org.uk
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 TOURS
Comprehensive guided tours of Farnborough’s ground-breaking man-carrying centrifuge
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 – as well as FAST Membership – is available to buy now from our 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
LATEST NEWS
The 2023 Wind Tunnel Tour Season is now CLOSED but the waiting list for 2024 is OPEN. The 2024 Wind Tunnel Tour Season runs from 31st March to 27th October 2024. Details at Wind Tunnel Tours>>
UPCOMING EVENTS
FAST Talks have now resumed, 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)
FAST has been awarded a grant from the National Heritage Lottery Fund which will help us share more of our important heritage with the public. Thanks to National Lottery players.