South Yorkshire Air Museum is an aviation museum in the Lakeside area of Doncaster, with a collection spanning more than 150 years. Its aircraft, helicopters, memorials and displays make it a place to explore aviation history from early flight to modern military jets.
- Location: Dakota Way, Doncaster, DN4 7NW.
- Typical opening pattern: Open Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday
- Standard admission: £8.50 for adults; children under five enter free.
- From the hotel: About 13 minutes by car from Beverley Inn & Hotel.
Where is South Yorkshire Air Museum?
The South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum is at Dakota Way, in Doncaster’s Lakeside area. The museum began in 1973 as the South Yorkshire Aviation Society, opened a display at Nostell Priory in 1976 and moved to Home Farm near Maltby in 1981.
Its collection traces more than 150 years of aviation history, from early flight through to modern military jet aircraft.
What can you see at the museum?
The collection includes aircraft, helicopters, engines and cockpits, alongside displays about the First and Second World Wars. Memorials include the Northern Battle of Britain Memorial and one dedicated to the Falklands War.
There is a lot to take in across the site, so check the museum’s opening and access details before planning your visit. Well-behaved dogs can come on a lead, but they cannot enter open cockpits; owners must clean up after them. Drone flights are not permitted.
How do you get to South Yorkshire Air Museum?
From Doncaster, leave the A638 at the ASDA/Doncaster Dome junction and follow the brown Air Museum signs. If you’re driving from the M18, use Junction 3, follow signs for Lakeside and Lakeside North, then follow the Air Museum signs. Free parking is available on site, including disabled parking near the entrance.
First Bus Doncaster routes 355, 357 and 358 run from Doncaster Interchange to the Doncaster Dome/ASDA; from there, the museum is about a 10-minute walk. For local transport context, read how to get around Edenthorpe and Doncaster.
That bus stop is at the Doncaster Dome/ASDA, and the walk from there to the museum takes about 10 minutes.
Opening times, tickets and access
Opening times vary by season. Last admission is one hour before closing. During local school holidays, it also opens on bank holidays. It closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Opening hours
- Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00–17:00
- Monday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Standard admission costs £8.50 for adults, £4.50 for children under 16 and £7.50 for visitors over 60. A family ticket for two adults and three children costs £21.00; children under five enter free. General admission is paid on entry, and the museum does not offer online ticketing for general admission. Some special events may require advance tickets.
The museum says 95% of its site is accessible to wheelchair and mobility-scooter users. Public display buildings have ramps, though one small display area inside the main hangar and the Royal Observer Display are not accessible. Disabled facilities are in building 19.
The shop sells hot and cold drinks and pre-packaged snacks. You can also bring food and use indoor or outdoor seating.
Before you go: Opening times, prices and facilities can change, so check the official site before you go.
FAQs
Do you need to book South Yorkshire Air Museum tickets?
General admission is paid on entry, and the museum does not operate online ticketing for it. Some special events may require advance tickets.
How long before closing is last admission?
Last admission is one hour before the museum closes.
Can you bring a dog?
Well-behaved dogs are allowed on a lead, but cannot enter open cockpits. Owners must clean up after them.