Aeroscopia is an aviation museum in Blagnac, on the edge of Toulouse, built around more than 30 full-size aircraft including two Concordes.
This guide was updated in June 2026. Adult admission is now €16, up from the €15 several older guides still quote, and the reduced rate has risen to €13. You can book through Viator to secure your slot before you go.
Aeroscopia quick facts
| Address | Allée André Turcat, 31700 Blagnac, France |
| Opening hours | Daily, 9:30am–6pm (last admission 5pm); extended to 7pm during Zone C school holidays |
| Admission | Adult €16 · Reduced €13 · Under 6s free · Family pass €80/year |
| Nearest transit | Tram T1, Beauzelle-Aéroscopia stop, 10 minutes’ walk |
| Typical visit duration | 1.5 to 3 hours |
Why book Aeroscopia tickets?
- 🏛️ Walk through legends: step inside two Concorde aircraft and the very first Airbus A300B ever built.
- 🎟️ Skip the ticket desk: book online and head straight into the hangar.
- 🌿 A fully fitted A380: explore both decks of the world’s largest passenger jet by lift.
- 📜 Genuinely accessible: Tourism & Handicap labelled for all four types of disability since 2016.
- 💰 Free on-site parking: a rare perk for an attraction of this scale.
Aeroscopia opening hours
The museum follows a simple year-round pattern, with longer hours during school holidays and a short list of exceptions.
| Period | Hours |
|---|---|
| Standard daily hours | 9:30am–6pm (last admission 5pm) |
| Zone C school holidays | 9:30am–7pm (last admission 6pm) |
| Last Sunday of Zone C holidays | 9:30am–6pm (last admission 5pm) |
| 24 and 31 December | 9:30am–5pm (last admission 4pm) |
The museum is closed on 25 December, 1 January, and 7 May, but stays open on all other public holidays. Note that the exhibition hall has no air conditioning or heating, so dress for the season.
Aeroscopia ticket prices
Prices below are the museum’s current individual rates, which exclude group bookings.
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | €16.00 |
| Reduced (minors, students, seniors, large families, job seekers, disabled visitors) | €13.00 |
| Children under 6 | Free |
| Annual pass | €26.00 (€20.00 reduced) |
| Family pass (2 adults + 2 children, unlimited for 1 year) | €80.00 |
| Guided tour supplement | €3.50 |
| Video guide rental (deposit required) | €3.00 |
A combined Airbus + Aeroscopia ticket is also available at a preferential counter rate: €26 full price, €22 reduced, and free for under-6s. Book your museum visit online first, then add the Airbus tour through Viator for the combined rate.
How to get there
By car: Follow signs for Blagnac Airport, take Exit 4 (North Airport Sector), then the D902 towards Beauzelle–Seilh and Exit 902.3 for ZAC Aeroconstellation. Visitor parking sits at the end of Allée André Turcat.
By tram: Take Line T1 towards Courthouse/Aeroconstellation to the Beauzelle-Aéroscopia stop. A signed path leads to the museum in around 10 minutes.
By bus: Line 70 runs from Compans-Caffarelli in central Toulouse directly to the “Musée Aeroscopia” stop.
Parking
Parking at the museum is free, located at the end of Allée André Turcat. Five spaces are reserved for visitors with disabilities just 200 metres from the entrance, with two more and a drop-off point on Rue Béteille.
How long to spend at Aeroscopia
Most visitors spend 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on whether they add a guided tour, the VR aerobatics simulator, or a combined Airbus factory visit on the same day.
Accessibility
Aeroscopia has held the Tourism & Handicap label for all four types of disability — motor, visual, auditory, and cognitive — since 2016. The museum is wheelchair accessible throughout, with a transfer chair available for the Concorde and a lift serving both decks of the A380. Wheelchairs, walkers, and seating canes can be borrowed at reception in exchange for ID. Braille materials, large-print booklets, a magnetic induction loop, and an LSF video guide are all available, and guide and assistance dogs are welcome.
What to see inside Aeroscopia
The Super Guppy. This bulbous cargo plane greets visitors at the entrance, its rotating nose opened to reveal the vast hold once used to ferry Airbus components and NASA rocket parts.
Two Concordes. A pre-production Concorde inside the hangar can be walked through in full, while a retired Air France Concorde sits outside on the tarmac, sometimes open for interior viewing on weekend mornings only.
The Airbus A300B. The world’s first twin-engine widebody jetliner, complete with its original spacious cabin, marking the true beginning of Airbus as a manufacturer.
The north tarmac. An outdoor exhibition space holds the first Airbus A320 prototype, an A340-600, two ATR regional aircraft, and a fully fitted Airbus A380 that visitors can board via lift.
Smaller aircraft and military jets. Suspended gliders, a Blériot XI replica, and military aircraft including the Mirage III and Gazelle helicopter fill out the rest of the hangar.
Practical visitor tips
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Parking is free | Unlike most attractions near Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, the museum’s own car park costs nothing. |
| Pack a layer | The exhibition hall has no air conditioning or heating, so dress for the outside temperature. |
| Combine your ticket | Pairing Aeroscopia with the Airbus factory tour or Ailes Anciennes saves money over buying separately. |
| Use the free luggage storage | Self-service storage at the entrance is handy if you’re combining visits in one day. |
| Ask about the outdoor Concorde | Interior access to the tarmac Concorde isn’t guaranteed every day, so check at the desk on arrival. |
Frequently asked questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is Aeroscopia wheelchair accessible? | Yes. It holds the Tourism & Handicap label for all four disability types, with a lift to the A380 and a transfer chair for the Concorde. |
| How long should I plan for? | 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on whether you add a guided tour or an Airbus factory visit. |
| Can I combine it with an Airbus factory tour? | Yes. Book the museum online, then add the Airbus visit at checkout for a preferential combined rate. |
| Is parking free? | Yes, visitor parking at the end of Allée André Turcat is free. |
| Should I book in advance? | Not essential, but advance booking is recommended during school holidays and weekends. |
Things to do nearby
Ailes Anciennes Toulouse sits right next to Aeroscopia and houses a separate collection of vintage aircraft, with a combinable ticket available at the counter.
The Airbus Factory Tour departs from the same site, taking visitors through the A350 or A321 assembly lines on a guided bus tour.
Envol des Pionniers, in Toulouse’s Montaudran district, traces the story of the Aéropostale pilots, including Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, about 20 minutes’ drive away.
La Halle de la Machine is home to giant mechanical creatures roaming a former industrial hall in Toulouse, also around 20 minutes away.
Place du Capitole is Toulouse’s grand central square, roughly 20 minutes away by tram or car, and a good base for exploring the city centre.
What to visit tomorrow
This list sticks to other aviation and aerospace museums, since that’s the closest match to Aeroscopia’s focus.
Musée Clément Ader, Muret. A museum honouring the local aviation pioneer who built one of the earliest powered aircraft, about 30 minutes south of Toulouse.
Cité de l’Espace, Toulouse. A space-themed museum and park covering rockets and astronomy, in the same city as Aeroscopia.
Pau, Terre d’Aviation, Pau. A small permanent exhibition on the early history of aviation in Pau, including a flight simulator, around 1.5 to 2 hours’ drive away.
Musée de l’ALAT et de l’Hélicoptère, Dax. A military museum dedicated to Army helicopters, with free entry, about 2 hours’ drive away.
Musée de l’Aviation, near Perpignan. A collection of vintage aircraft in the Pyrénées-Orientales, roughly 2.5 hours’ drive from Toulouse.
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