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Aviation museum on Southampton’s role in flight, from the Spitfire to flying boats

Aviation museum exploring Southampton’s pivotal role in the history of flight, from the development of the Spitfire to the era of flying boats and seaplanes. Exhibits cover aircraft design, engineering, and innovation in the Solent region, with original aircraft, detailed models, and interactive displays.

The museum highlights the Schneider Trophy races, wartime aviation, and post-war jet development, offering a compact but information-rich visit suitable for aviation enthusiasts, families, and anyone interested in Southampton’s industrial and maritime heritage.

The museum also houses the Hampshire Police and Fire Heritage Trust exhibition, three restored Southampton trams (including Tram 11 completed in 2025), and the historic Calshot Spit lightship from 1914. A BAC One-Eleven fuselage was added to the exterior in 2023, with a planned connection to the main museum building