he Hovercraft Museum, located in Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, UK, is the world’s only museum dedicated to hovercraft. Established in 1988, it houses a collection of over 60 hovercraft, showcasing the evolution and significance of this unique mode of transportation.
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www.hovercraftmuseum-museum.org
Saturday 10:00 – 16:00
Admission fee
Aircraft collection
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WV381/732 | Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander (cockpit)
Hawker Hunter GA.11 (cockpit) |
Exhibits and Highlights:
- Diverse Collection: The museum features a wide range of hovercraft, including military, commercial, rescue, survey, exploration, racing, and recreational models.
- Historic Craft: Among the exhibits is the last remaining SR.N4, the world’s largest civil hovercraft, which was used for cross-Channel services until 2000.
- Interactive Displays: Visitors can explore various hovercraft, including those featured in films and television, and learn about their development and applications.
The Hovercraft Museum has an exclusive collection including James Bond, Scrap Heap Challenge, military, racing, commercial, home builds, models, and archives.