The museum in Bristol home to the last ever Concorde to take flight has shared its reopening plans.
Aerospace opened in 2017 and got off to a flying start, with a huge array of installations and interactive features for all ages to enjoy alongside the breathtaking centrepiece.
But in June 2020 the venue revealed it was in a "perilous" position as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, with only two years of income to see it through the crisis and minimal Government support.
It will therefore need to be well supported by visitors from Saturday, August 1 onwards, when it will reopen with a number of safety measures in place to protect staff and visitors.
These will include a one-way route around the Patchway museum, with people encouraged to stick to the 'flight path' as they follow the story of Bristol’s aerospace achievements.
The museum’s star attraction - the last Concorde ever to fly - will be open with visitors able to step on-board the supersonic jet and glimpse into the cockpit.
Due to the confined nature of the aircraft, though, people will be asked to take extra precautions if they wish to go on board Concorde as part of their visit.
These include wearing a face covering while on-board and using hand sanitiser prior to entering and upon exiting Concorde.
"We can't wait to welcome visitors back"
Rachel Chivers, Visitor Services Manager at Aerospace, said: "We can’t wait to welcome visitors back to Aerospace Bristol from the start of August.
"The museum is always so popular in the summer, with children enjoying our time-travel trail, the outdoor play area, the interactive exhibits and, of course, all the amazing aeroplanes, helicopters and space technology on display.
"We’re fortunate that the museum is situated in large, spacious aircraft hangars.
"There’s lots of space between the exhibits and an easy-to-follow one-way route, which will allow people to enjoy a family day out while maintaining safe social distancing.
"We also have a large outdoor space, where the kids can enjoy the Little Pilots play area, while the grown-ups grab a coffee and bite to eat from the cafe."
How to book tickets
The visitor attraction has received 'Good to go' certification from Visit Britain, which confirms that it adheres to Government and public health guidance.
It will be open from 10am to 4pm, Wednesday to Sunday.
Tickets must be booked in advance and numbers are strictly limited to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
They are available to book now on Aerospace Bristol's website, with discounted family tickets available as well as reduced price tickets for seniors and students.
Tickets include free return visits for 12 months from the date they are first used.
