The M.S.Ö. Hava ve Uzay Müzesi (Prehistoric Air and Space Museum) is a unique museum located in Kayseri, Turkey, that combines the fields of aviation, space exploration, and the history of mankind’s progress in air and space technology. The museum offers an impressive collection of exhibits and is focused on providing a historical perspective on the development of aviation and space science.
M.S.Ö. Hava ve Uzay Müzesi (M.S.Ö. Air & Space Museum)
Yeşilköy
26600 Sivrihisar/Eskişehir
+90 222 724 30 31
Tuesday – Sunday 10:00 – 17:00
Free admission
Aircraft collection
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Bell UH-1H Iroquois Boeing Stearman E75/PT-13B Kaydet Boeing Stearman E75/PT-17 Kaydet Boeing Stearman E75 Kaydet (frame) Cessna 195 de Havilland DH-82 Tiger Moth Douglas DC-3A Skytrain Fouga CM170 Magister North American P-51D Mustang North American AT-6G Texan North American T-28B Trojan Supermarine Spitfire (replica) Supermarine Spitfire MK.IX Ultralight Ultralight Wright Flyer 1903 (replica) |
Key Highlights of the M.S.Ö. Hava ve Uzay Müzesi:
1. Aviation Collection:
- The museum features a wide array of aviation-related exhibits, including models of airplanes, helicopters, and aviation tools from different time periods.
- It showcases the evolution of flight, from early aviation pioneers to modern military and commercial aircraft.
2. Space Exploration:
- A major focus of the museum is space exploration, with exhibits dedicated to significant milestones in space history.
- The M.S.Ö. Hava ve Uzay Müzesi displays models of spacecraft, satellites, space suits, and astronaut memorabilia that showcase humanity’s journey into space.
- Astronomical instruments and information about space missions, including those to the moon and Mars, are included in the collection.
3. Historical Artifacts:
- The M.S.Ö. Hava ve Uzay Müzesi has exhibits that trace the history of flight from the earliest concepts of human flight to modern aviation and space travel.
- It includes models and reconstructions of early flight machines, such as the Wright brothers’ plane and other early flying devices.
Photos Rob Vogelaar