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de Havilland Aircraft Museum

The de Havilland Aircraft Museum’s mission is to preserve and communicate the
de Havilland Heritage to ensure that current and future generations of all ages
will understand de Havilland’s contribution to innovative British Aviation technology.

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The Comet Cafe & Museum Shop

Take a break in our newly refurbished Comet Café

and explore aviation-inspired gifts in the Aeroshop.

Museum Shop

Whats On

Events and Exhibitions

The museum is pleased to host the scale model show again this year. Model clubs and vendors will be attending, along with book sellers and other accessory exhibitors.

EVENTS CALENDAR

Women in Aviation – Wednesday 18 March: de Havilland Aircraft Museum and University of Hertfordshire are celebrating Women in Aviation. Join us for a day of special exhibits, talks and activities highlighting the contributions of women in aviation.

Everyone is welcome to take part.

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De Havilland Aircraft Museum

We’re the only museum in the UK to home three Mosquito aircraft and the first jet airliner, the Comet 1a.

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Experiences

Try a de Havilland Experience

The de Havilland Aircraft Museum is home to many aviation exhibits which are available nowhere else, and we offer a number of unique experiences.

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Take Flight in History's Wooden Wonder!

This immersive experience puts you in the pilot’s seat of one of WW2’s most iconic aircraft. The Simulator consists of a reproduction of the mosquito cockpit and a 270 deg projection screen with stunning visuals and incorporates aircraft controls and instruments.

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View Our Engine Collection

de Havilland was a pioneer in engine development, come and learn about the history and evolution of the aircraft powerplants from early piston engines to jets, rockets and more

Walk Through the Worlds First Jet Airliner

de Havilland produced the worlds first jet powered airliner, the Comet. You can walk through the fuselage of an early Comet and learn about its turbulent history

Learn About the Early Years of Aviation

The museum has an extensive collection of aircraft and exhibits dating back to before World War Two

Testimonials

Here is what our visitors have to say

Fantastic museum with really well presented exhibits from the DH stable. 3 full Mosquitoes, but also so many aircraft & stories. Amazingly friendly & informative volunteers just brought it all to life. The restoration work on various aircraft is top notch. This place is truly awesome & we will definitely visit again.

5

Ben December 2025

Visited the museum today, I’ve not been for a while and was pleasantly surprised by the amount of work that has gone on in the museum with the layout of the main hanger, great aircraft on display from various eras and really useful informational boards and pictures. The staff were very friendly and helpful, opening doors, as I was using my mobility scooter, and in particular Adam at the entrance, he was of a great help answering a question I had about the Mosquito.

5

Su December 2025

If you are interested in the history of aviation in the UK then this is an absolute must visit place. It follows the history of the Dr Havilland family’s passion for flying developing into manufacturing their own airplanes.

5

TripAdvisor July 2016

TripAdvisor Certificate Of Excellence Award

The de Havilland Aircraft Museum has qualified for Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame from TripAdvisor because the Museum has earned a Certificate of Excellence every year since 2016.