Visitor Information
Old Washington Road, Sunderland ,Tyne and Wear, SR5 3HZ. Getting Here
Opening HoursTuesday - Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Closed 4pm Christmas Eve to 2nd January
Last admissions 1 hour before closing.
The museum is only accepting credit and debit cards for payments; no cash.
Adults: £6.50Children 5-15: £3.50
Concessions 60+: £3.50
Family Ticket (2 adults with 2 children): £18.00
Under 5s & carers: £0.50
Well behaved dogs on Leads welcome
Group Visits
Group visits can be arranged for schools, enthusiasts, clubs etc with prior notice. Addtional information regarding school vists and other educational visits can be found by contacting the museum.
Directions
By Car
From Newcastle / Gateshead - Pick up the A184 travel East towards Sunderland. At the junction of the A184 / A19 turn right, join the A19 for about 500 yards then, exit 1st left sign posted (Nissan Offices) and Aircraft Museum, then follow brown signs.
From Teeside - Follow the A19 North as you pass the Nissan Car Plant exit left, sign posted (Nissan Offices) and Aircraft Museum, then follow brown signs.
From South Shields - Head West, join the A19 head South after crossing the A184 exit left, sign posted (Nissan Offices) and Aircraft Museum, then follow brown signs.
From Sunderland - Head West, join the A19 head North as you pass the Nissan Car Plant exit left, sign posted (Nissan Offices) and Aircraft Museum, then follow brown signs.
By Bus
Bus 56 from Newcastle and Sunderland or 50/50a from Durham and South Shields - get off at Nissan offices stop and follow the museum signs
Access and Facilities
Disabled Parking and Access
Disabled parking is available near our visitors entrance. For more information about disabled parking on the Museum site please contact the museum. The majority of the outside area is grassed, though there is concrete or gravel pathways to each of the museum hangars There is no wheelchair access on board our aeroplanes
Assistance Dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome, as are all well behaved dogs on Leads.
Toilets
Toilets are available in the main hangar, near the entrance.
First Aid
If you need medical assistance please speak to any volunteer or member of staff who will arrange assistance from a trained first-aider or call for an ambulance. Please do remember that the help we are allowed to offer is limited
NELSAM Shop
Available for purchase are assorted books (both new and second hand), Airfix models (& glue/paint), Musuem accessories including Mugs, Pens fridge magnets and collectables, and light refreshments & snacks including tea, coffee & hot chocolate
Children's play area
The museum has a fenced off childrens play area including swings and slide, for younger children. Children should be supervised by an adult at all times whilst using this facility. 
Online Shop
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