Fly away to new activities! Located a few minutes from Toulouse city center, the aeroscopia museum takes visitors into the legendary world of aeronautics and offers various activities accessible to the whole family and from a very young age. The Toulouscope editorial team reveals the top 10 things to do, discover, touch and even fly during the months of July and August.
#1 – Board the famous Concorde
How about a little tour of the Concorde? With this one-hour guided tour (€3.50) recommended for adults, you will have the opportunity to discover the genesis of the "Concorde" legend, but also to board this famous Air France supersonic airliner: the Concorde Fox Charlie. A timeless moment full of surprises, punctuated by technical details and anecdotes, which will propel all visitors to the era of the 80s.
#2 – Piloting drones
On July 27, August 10 and 17, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (two continuous hours), children (ages 7 and up) will be able to pilot and observe different types of drones in the company of the mysterious Professor Mysther. The missions to succeed (if you want!): obstacle courses, precision piloting, high-risk rescue and drone racer.
#3 – Fly over Toulouse and its surroundings in VR
For 30 minutes (at a price of 19 euros), you can test the Alpha-Sierra simulator to slip into the shoes of a real aerobatic pilot in virtual reality. A fun, unforgettable and unique experience accessible from 10 years old which gives the opportunity to all the curious to fly over the Pink City in the company of the chief pilot Fanny Viallard, French aerobatic champion. So, ready to take off?
#4 – Discover electric aviation
With this unique thematic stopover, older children can familiarize themselves with the different types of electric and hybrid aircraft that exist. This is an opportunity to better understand, in the company of the museum's passionate mediator guides, the issues and challenges of electric aviation. A truly special and cultural moment to learn everything about the transition to electric in aeronautics.
#5 – Test your speed in an observation game
Well-known to the little ones, this speed game is in the image of the emblematic elements of the museum and aeronautics. On July 26, August 9, 24 and 30, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. and for 1 hour, museum guides will lead free of charge the activity "Let's play aero", which consists of testing the speed and sense of observation of children aged 5 and over. Who will take up the challenge?
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#6 – Discover all the secrets of Toulouse and Blagnac aeronautics
For 1 hour and in addition to the ticket (3.50 €), this guided tour open to all audiences (children and adults) offers to uncover the entire history of the place and the flying treasures it contains. An animated tour that will navigate from the exceptional and XXL collection (there are some 40 aircraft spread between the tarmacs and the halls) to the historical fresco and even to the underside of the planes. The opportunity for all the curious to ask their questions and for the guides to pass on their knowledge.
#7 – Develop your senses
Several dates are open for this free activity accessible to children from 6 years old: July 25 and 29, then August 1, 8, 18, 23 and 29, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. Here and for an hour, curious young and old alike blindly guess the aeronautical materials hidden in boxes to touch. The opportunity to work your senses and become aware of the very wide variety of materials that airplanes are made of.
#8 – Get close to the Supper Guppy, ancestor of the Beluga
This original 30-minute animation included in the price of the entry ticket allows you to get up close to the Super Guppy, a civilian cargo plane that transported parts of the second A300, the Concorde and the Mercure. Ideal for learning more about a unique means of transport or for discovering this American star machine from the 70s.
#9 – Making an airplane from recycled materials
How to combine ecology and aviation? Join us on August 22, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. to let your imagination run wild during this activity intended for children aged 6 and over. They have the chance to make an airplane with their own hands using different recycled materials such as paper, cardboard, polystyrene, etc. It doesn't matter what the child chooses and how they build it, the goal is to take part in a 100% creative, fun and entertaining workshop!
#10 – Continue your aeronautical experience...
The Manatour Group invites you to combine a "Let's Visit Airbus" tour and the Aeroscopia museum by exploring the behind-the-scenes of two machines manufactured by Airbus. First, head to the aeronautics giant's workshop, a few steps from the museum, to delve into the different stages of the construction of the latest A321, from its assembly to the fitting out of the cabin, including the assembly of the wings and fuselage. Back at the Aeroscopia Museum, the visit continues by going on board the A400M. The opportunity to reveal the missions and technological innovations of this latest generation military transport aircraft. Visitors will be able to continue their aeronautical experience with a visit to the Aeroscopia Museum!
Details and prices for the online visit on the Manatour website
