Visiting Us

2026 Opening Times

The museum is open every day from 14 February – 29 November

Month

February & November

March – October

Museum

10:00 – 16:00

10:00 – 17:00

Cafe

10:00 – 15:30 (Last orders 15:15)

10:00 – 16:00 (Last orders 15:45)

Month
Museum
Cafe

February & November

10:00 –

16:00

10:00 – 15:30

March –

October

10:00 –

17:00

10:00 – 16:00

Accessibility

Please visit our ACCESSIBILITY page.

Group Visits

Adult groups are welcome.

Group Rate: A 10% discount is applied for groups of 12 or more providing the visit is booked in advance and that payment is made by single monetary transaction.

We regret that we are no longer able to accept requests for group visits by telephone. Please use the on-line group visit request form.

To request a group visit, please click the button below:

Please note: this form cannot be used to book a school visit. 

School Visits

Please go to the EDUCATION page to arrange a school visit.

Dogs

We regret only assistance dogs are permitted in the Museum buildings. Dogs are allowed in the grounds and picnic area

Museum Exhibits Map

A free map of the Museum’s main exhibits will be issued with your entry tickets when you arrive.

Click HERE to view/download a printable version of this map.

Directions to the Museum

Tangmere Military Aviation Museum lies approximately three miles East of Chichester in West Sussex and is clearly signposted from the A27.

By Car

Approach from the A27 where the museum and Tangmere are clearly signposted from both directions. The Museum lies just outside Tangmere village and there is ample free parking.

By Bus

The Number 500 Bus runs from Chichester Bus station to Littlehampton, via Tangmere.

Number 500 Bus Timetable

Buses no longer terminate at the Museum; the nearest stop is now Tamar Way, about a 15 minute walk. 

Accommodation and Attractions

Click HERE for details of accommodation and attractions in the local area.
We have also listed a number of associated websites which we believe may be of interest to both the historical and aviation enthusiast.

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