Museum of Aeronautical Sciences

No english explanations. But the exhibits were interesting. There is an outdoor area with planes. The best part would probably be simulators which needs to be booked in advance. Next best thing was the observation deck where you had a very good view of planes coming in to land. Easy bus ride from Narita station and airport but do check the frequency and day of the week.

If you want to experience for airlaine control simulations for additional costs, needs extra time and check availability ahead. Make sure public transportation timetable or use taxi from Narita airport (costs around 2500yen) It's fun, just walking around this museum. I enjoyed 5th floor observation area. Watching airplanes departures from HND

We stumbled upon the Museum of Aeronautical Sciences purely by chance—my son saw a flyer while we were at the observation deck in Narita Airport. We checked the map and saw it was really close by, so we decided to go for it on a whim. I purchased the tickets on Klook, which turned out to be a great decision because they were cheaper than buying them at the ticket booth onsite. Definitely recommend checking prices online beforehand. When we arrived, we were surprised by how big and well-organized the museum was. It’s divided into different sections and floors, with full-scale aircraft on display—some you can even walk into. There are interesting exhibits showing the history of aviation, aircraft engines, a Boeing 747 cockpit, and even a section where you can see and hear what it’s like inside a plane. My son was fascinated! One of the highlights is the rooftop observation deck. From there, you can watch planes taking off and landing at Narita Airport, which was really exciting—especially for a kid who loves airplanes. We saw that there are paid experiences like the flight simulator, which looked awesome, but unfortunately we couldn’t get a slot for it on the day we visited. Next time, we’ll definitely book in advance for that. The staff were friendly and helpful, and there were signs in both Japanese and English, which made it easy for us to understand everything. Overall, it was a fun and educational experience, and I’m so glad we decided to visit even though it wasn’t originally part of our plan. If you’re at Narita Airport with some time to spare—or if you’re an aviation fan—it’s definitely worth checking out. Just make sure to book tickets online for a discount and plan ahead for the paid experiences like the simulator. A must-visit!

Although we were pressed for time and browsed through quickly, it was a wonderful little stop before heading to the airport. Great for kids to learn about planes and airports and it is interactive too.

Used some spare time before the flight from Narita to visit here. But would recommend. Easily an hour and half needed. Reach early to book the 737 cockpit flight simulator. The observation deck on 5th floor and open air one if weather permits are also highlights. Klook discount for tickets.

It's a small museum, but very high quality. Stuff for adults and kids. One of the highlights is the flight simulator experience they offer. Very detailed 737 sim, and the man running it is a very good teacher. Only 1000 yen for a session, two sessions available per hour. Very good way to pass an hour or two if you have some extra time before a flight. Pro tip: if your coming from NRT on a weekday, the bus to here leaves from bus stand #2 for Terminal 2/3. On weekends, I believe the Soramaru bus runs, not sure about that schedule but airport info desk is helpful.

This museum absolutely delivered! They have a giant model of a 747 that you can fly by going into a cockpit, and there is a DC-8 Flight Experience. When you walk in, you are greeted by many high-quality model planes. Oh, I forgot, the giant model of Narita on the second floor, AND, a plane spotting sport that one would dream about. I would recommend any ages for this place and you should go soon. Absolutely. AMAZING 🤩

Really close to the airport, so catching a bus here was very easy. There’s a viewing platform outside where you get a great view of planes coming in. Some interesting displays and 747 stuff to geek out over, and a smallish assortment of aircraft on display outside. With a visit if you’re a plane buff, love tech and engineering or just like this sort of museum. Certainly a quicker visit than the technic museums in Heidelberg!