📜 Aviation museum at Cuatro Vientos Air Base in Madrid, dedicated to the history of Spanish aviation and space force.
🔍 Houses the historical heritage of Spanish aviation, including 200 aircraft, uniforms, engines, and models across seven hangars and an outdoor exhibition.Why Go✈️ Explore a vast collection of airplanes, helicopters, engines, models, uniforms, and aviation artifacts, chronicling the evolution of Spanish aeronautics since 1939.🇪🇸 Discover the rich history of Spanish aviation, from early pioneers to the Spanish Civil War.
🆓 Enjoy free access to one of Europe's top aeronautical museums.
🚁 See unique exhibits like the 1911 Vilanova-Acedo, the oldest Spanish plane, and autogyros by Juan De La Cierva.Why Avoid🚫 No smoking zone, touching exhibits forbidden, and visitors must follow staff instructions.Cost💰 Free entry for all visitors.Hours🕒 Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 2 pm. Closed Mondays, the entire month of August, and on specific public holidays (Jan 1, 6, May 1, Good Friday, Maundy Thursday, Dec 10, 24, 25, 31).Getting There🚶 Walking from Cuatro Vientos Metro/Renfe station is a long (approx. 1 km) and unpleasant walk along a busy highway; a taxi is advisable.
🅿️ Free parking is available from 10 am to 2 pm.Tips📞 Guided tours for groups of 10+ require prior request by letter or email.
📸 Personal photography and filming are allowed without special authorization.
☕ Cafeteria and shop are open from 10 am to 1:30 pm.