Highly recommend this - had an amazing family day there for husbands birthday (plane enthusiast). I was pleasantly surprised cos I loved it too. Fascinating information, history and displays - I'd never heard some of the historic facts. This truly is a hidden gem. Ray, our guide, was amazing, so much knowledge, stories and banter, could listen to his stories all day. Can't believe how good it was. These people who find, recover and restore these planes are amazing with so much history and information. Will definitely be back.

We brought our Scout group to the museum for an evening visit. What a treat for all of the boys and girls and the leaders enjoyed it just as much. The guides were knowledgeable and patient and allowed us to interact with the many fascinating aircraft. After the tour a highlight was the well stocked shop with many happy scouts and leaders going home with a new model plane or badge. Very highly recommended. A*****

Visited here 28 October 2023. My husband is a collector of plane models and has an avid interest in WW2. The tour is 2 hrs, our tour guide Ray was extremely knowledgeable, pleasant and friendly. My husband was able to sit in some of the planes there and have his picture taken. If you are a history or plane enthusiast then this tour fits the bill. Bought a few souvenirs from gift shop ( very reasonably priced) . We had no qualms about making a donation ( of which Ulster Aviation rely on greatly). We will definitely be back soon, especially to see some new arrivals to add to the existing planes etc.

We had a fabulous experience at the Ulster Aviation Society (UAS). As a local Scout group we requested a speical visit to UAS as part of our Remembrance Day activites of what life was like in the war and the role Scouts and Guides played. UAS opened up espically for us and we were pleased to be accompinied by our local Girl Guide group. At the start of the night they allowed our Cub Scouts to renew thier promise in front of a Spitfire which was really exicting. UAS provided 4 very experienced tour guides who were able to appeal to all age groups during the tour. They were extremely knowledgeable on all the aircraft and the back stories and how the aircraft were linked or associated to Northern Ireland and about a number of new aircraft they are about to receive. The visit defintly ignited the imigination of the childern with many questions being asked. At the end of the night many of the childern and parents stayed behind to get a second look or another photo opportunity of which there are many. The fact that this is run by volunteers is truely amazing and an asset to Northern Ireland’s tourism. Thank you again for a very very enjoyable night. We will definitely be back! Thank you.

An amazing and awe inspiring collection of all things aviation. It is incredible to touch and see up close such marvels. Our tour guide, Mike Shaw, held our attention with details and stories as we wove our way through exhibits. Our children loved the simulator that allowed them to land at Belfast airport. A trip highlight indeed!

We took my nephew,who is obsessed with planes here & had an amazing time. Our guide came in especially for us & was so knowledgeable. He was brilliant answering all my nephews questions even the silly ones! We got to sit in some of the planes, which doesn't happen much in other museums. We were taken aback by the size of the building and the amount of planes there. The members of the aviation society also take on restoration projects and encourage school children to get involved. The museum is an absolute credit to their dedication and is a fascinating place to visit, even if you aren't really into planes. I thoroughly recommend it and would encourage others to support it as it's run by volunteers & relies on donations.

If you are out of idea's how to get out your children from house and gadgets, this is a great place to take your family out for few hours. We have been visited Ulster Aviation Society yesterday 30.03.'24. As a plan was we will be there for might around an hour to get some excitement to our kids (8 and 13 years old). I was surprised as on our arrival, a member of Staff welcomed us and mentioned one of their guide, will coming soon and will take us over around this place. Our guide named Ray (I think), introduced himself taking inside on the entrance corridor start giving as details about some old historical representative pictures of Northern Ireland/Ireland and British aviation history. Our kids was over the moon to get the chance to see and to sit into a real helicopter, airplane, and each of them came with a story from our guide Ray back in 1st and 2nd World War, before the and they get the chance to try an aircraft simulator - I can say our kids was over the moon. All voluntary Staff are very friendly, pleasant, very knowledgeable which captures us there for 3 hours, what we didn't expected at all. Is no entrance fees, is a little stand with different souvenirs, also donation can be given. We can speak highly enough about this place and those enthusiastic people, who are working on a voluntary basis there. All of us had an amazing experience, without any regrets of our time, was really worth it, to learn and enlarge our knowledge from kids to grownups in history of Ireland and British aviation. If you are not familiar with our weather here, please have appropriate clouting as can be cold inside. Apart from that no other concerns, and Hope you will enjoy your time like we did! :) Thank you very much

A very enjoyable visit to the Ulster Aviation Society with my parents. The range of aircraft on display is very impressive, particularly the Red Arrows Hawk, Tornado GR4, Phantom & Canberra. We had the privilege of being shown around by Ray who has such a depth of knowledge and enthusiasm around all things aviation. His insights and back stories around all of the different aircraft on display made the visit and we really appreciated it. The society is really easy to get to, just a few minutes off the M1 near Lisburn and we hope to visit again in the future. Thanks again

A must do! Our tour guide Malcom showed us around and made the tour very interesting and engaging. There is a great range of aircraft and plenty of engines and equipment. Was more than happy to sign up for a membership and stay involved in this great charity.

This is an absolute gem which surpasses other similar establishments with its authenticity. We visited today 14th April and were shown around by Norman who was excellent, friendly and clearly had a wealth of knowledge on all things aviation related. I can’t believe we have this on our doorstep and, whilst we’d heard of it, didn’t know just how outstanding and vast it is. It’s completely free (but charity run so make sure and donate via their website / PayPal.) it is totally worth a visit and world class. If you are the least bit interested in flying / aviation get booked in you will not be disappointed! Thanks Norman.