The North East Land, Sea and Air Museums (NELSAM) in Sunderland, England, is a fascinating destination showcasing the rich history of aviation, military vehicles, maritime heritage, and transportation.
NELSAM – North East Land, Sea and Air Museums
Old Washington Road
Sunderland
Tyne & Wear SR5 3HZ
+44 191 519 0662
April – October
- Daily 10:00 – 17:00
November – March
- Daily 10:00 until dusk
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day
Admission fee
Gift shop
Aircraft collection
| XT148
G-APKM G-AWRS/TX213 XL319 XN503 XP627/40 BAPC.119 XJ917/S-H BAPC-96 BGA-2383/DUC G-BEEX XG680/438 XN696 G-ARPO WZ518 XD622 WB685 WJ639/39 53-696 A-522 WL181 XE620/B E-419 G-ADVU 55-4439 G-MBDL G-ARAD G-AFUG G-ADVU 51-6171 54-2157/11-ML ZE204/FC 26541 XM555 G-OGIL WZ747 WG724/LM-932 G-BAGJ XN258 G-APTW XT148 | Agusta Bell Sioux AH.1
Auster J/1N Avro Anson C.19 Avro Vulcan B.2 BAC Jet Provost T.3A (cockpit) BAC Jet Provost T.4 Benson B.7 Bristol Sycamore HR.14 Brown Helicopter Carman M.100S de Havilland Comet 4.C (nose) de Havilland Sea Venom FAW.22 de Havilland Sea Vixen FAW.2 (Nose) de Havilland Trident 1C de Havilland Vampire T.11 de Havilland Vampire T.11 de Havilland Canada Chipmunk T.10 English Electric Canberra TT.18 English Electric Lightning F.53 FMA Pucara IA.58A Gloster Meteor F.8 Hawker Hunter F.6A Hawker Hunter F.51 Flying Flea Lockheed T-33A Lone Ranger Microlight Luton LA-5A Major Luton LA-4A Minor Mignet HM.14 Pou du Ciel replica North American F-86D Sabre North American F-100D Sabre Panavia Tornado F.3 Republic F-84F Thunderstreak Saunders Roe Skeeter AOP.12 Short SD-330 Slingsby Grasshopper TX.1 Westland Dragonfly HR.5 Westland SA.341G Gazelle Westland Whirlwind HAR.9 Westland Widgeon Westland-Bell Sioux AH.1 |
- Bristol Bloodhound Mk.1
- Bofors 40mm Anti-Aircraft gun
- Curtiss P.40 Tomahawk Mk.1 – AH744 (Starboard wing)
- HP Halifax V – DK116 (Roundel)
- EMA Mk.5 Mobile Crane
- HP Jetstream (nose section)
- Heinkel HE111 – H14
- Link Trainer
Highlights:
1. Aviation Collection:
- A centerpiece of the museum, featuring:
- Military Aircraft: WWII-era fighters, Cold War jets, and training aircraft.
- Notable Displays:
- Avro Vulcan bomber cockpit.
- Hawker Hunter jet fighter.
- De Havilland Vampire.
- Various gliders and light aircraft.
- Artifacts from RAF Usworth and aviation during wartime.
2. Military Vehicles:
- Tanks, armored personnel carriers, and jeeps from different periods.
- Examples of British and international military transport.
3. Maritime Exhibits:
- Displays related to the region’s shipbuilding heritage.
- Models of famous vessels and maritime equipment used in the North East.
4. Civilian Transport:
- Buses, trams, and vintage cars reflecting the evolution of local transportation.
5. Museum Layout:
- Divided into sections for land, sea, and air exhibits, making it easy to explore based on interests.