Aérothèque
Association and exhibition space on the history of the Toulouse aircraft factories, from Dewoitine to Airbus, located on the Aéroscopia site in Blagnac.
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About the museum
Toulouse is a major aerospace hub, and the Aérothèque was founded in 1988 to present the history of this industry to the public since the early 20th century. The association is a guardian of cultural, social and technological heritage, tracing the history of the Toulouse factories from 1922 to the present day through aircraft and the trades of the profession.
Its showroom was first located near the Saint-Éloi factory. In 2016 the association moved close to the Aéroscopia museum, into an area it shares with the association Les Ailes Anciennes. From the outset it helped create the aeronautical museum of the Toulouse region, to which it lent around forty models tracing 95 years of aviation history, interactive educational tools and the historic mural of world aviation.
The Aérothèque holds an archive, books and objects on the work of the Toulouse factories, offers classroom talks in schools and mentors projects with universities. A new building, named Émile Dewoitine, is being fitted out together with the associations Virtu'Ailes and Cap Avenir Concorde.
Highlights
- History of the Toulouse aircraft factories, from Dewoitine to Airbus
- Presentation film and guided visit of the showroom
- Aircraft parts, instruments, models and tools
- A340 maintenance simulator and A320 flight simulators, subject to availability
- Located on the Aéroscopia site in Blagnac
Permanent exhibition
- Showroom de l'Aérothèque – Presentation of the history of the Toulouse aircraft factories with aircraft parts, instruments, models and tools, plus a presentation film.
- Founded
- 1988
- Operated by
- Association Aérothèque
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The showroom is on the site of the Aéroscopia museum, 4 rue Roger Béteille in Blagnac; entry is through the Les Ailes Anciennes desk.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Association shop, with online shop.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 30 min |
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| Good to know | Visits are guided: a short film screening, then a tour of the showroom of about 30 minutes, a demonstration on the A340 maintenance simulator and a flight on the A320 (P3D or Flight Simulator), subject to availability. To enter, use the entrance and the Les Ailes Anciennes desk. Visits take place on the first floor. |
