Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace - Paris-Le Bourget

What Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace - Paris-Le Bourget does

The Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace du Bourget is a French national aerospace museum founded in 1919, operated as a public nonprofit under the supervision of the French Ministry of Armed Forces and bearing the official "Musée de France" designation. It is located on the active Paris-Le Bourget Airport grounds, occupying the historic terminal building, control tower (opened to visitors in 1987), and 15+ permanent exhibition halls, plus large-format reserves at Dugny. The collection includes two Concorde aircraft (the only site in the world where this is offered), a Boeing 747-128, a Boeing 727 donated by FedEx, a Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine, and artifacts spanning aviation history from Montgolfier-era craft to modern jets and spacecraft.

The museum's visitor offerings are organized around permanent exhibitions, temporary exhibitions (e.g., "Drôles de vols" through January 2027), and a portfolio of paid activities: Planète Pilote (a 1,000+ m² ludo-educational space for ages 6–12), Boarding Pass (boarding access to 4 historic aircraft), Simupilote flight simulators, guided tours, family workshops, planetarium shows, and access to the control tower. The core underlying technology is non-software: physical artifact curation, exhibition design, and access infrastructure rather than digital platforms. The museum also offers virtual tours online and publishes aviation books through its own Éditions division.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of consumer admissions (standard, reduced, and free for under-4s), the recurring Pass Infini annual subscription, corporate venue rentals (Boeing 747, amphitheater, auditorium, exterior terraces for 200–1,200 people), filming and photography hire, birthday party packages, on-site restaurant and boutique sales, and publication revenue. Customer segments span individual visitors and families, school groups, researchers, journalists, accessibility visitors, and corporate event clients. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the physical site (Tuesday–Sunday 10h–18h) and online ticketing, supplemented by partnerships with Paris Museum Pass and tourism organizations.

Name

Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace - Paris-Le Bourget

Legal name

Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace du Bourget

Website

https://museeairespace.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace du Bourget, a French national aerospace museum founded in 1919 under the Ministry of Armed Forces, operates one of the world's largest aviation and space collections at Paris-Le Bourget Airport for individual visitors, school groups, corporate clients, and aerospace researchers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Museum & Cultural Heritage Services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121), Museums (712110), Museums (71211), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Museums (e.g., Maritime, Aviation, Sports, Music, Film) (THAJADAF)

Keywords

• Aerospace museum services
• Aviation heritage exhibitions
• Cultural educational visits
• Museum venue rentals
• Interactive flight simulators

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Bourget

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Admission Tickets: Individual and group visitor admissions with various ticket categories including normal, reduced, and free admission for children under 4
2. Pass Infini Subscription: Annual subscription offering unlimited visits and exclusive benefits for recurring visitors
3. Space Rentals: Rental of museum spaces including Boeing 747 (50 seats), Amphithéâtre Caquot (50 seats), Salon d'honneur Dollfus (53 seats), Planétarium (50 seats), Auditorium (393 seats), and exterior spaces for events of 200-1200 people
4. Restaurant and Boutique: On-site restaurant/snack and gift shop offering merchandise and museum publications
5. Birthday Party Packages: Organized birthday celebrations at the museum with themed activities
6. Filming and Photography: Commercial filming and photography sessions at museum locations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace operates as a national aerospace museum displaying one of the world's largest collections of aircraft and space artifacts across 15+ permanent exhibition halls, supplemented by interactive activities (Boardng Pass aircraft boarding, Simupilote flight simulators, Planète Pilote children's educational space, planetarium shows, guided tours). It sells admissions, annual Pass Infini subscriptions, on-site dining and merchandise, and rents museum spaces for corporate events, filming, and private functions.

Product overview

The Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace du Bourget is a national aeronautical and space museum offering visitor experiences organized around its permanent exhibitions and educational activities. The museum's core offerings include aircraft collections and aviation artifacts displayed across multiple themed halls, supplemented by interactive visitor activities such as Planète Pilote (a children's educational space), Boarding Pass (aircraft boarding experiences), Simupilote (flight simulators), Planétarium (planetarium shows), and guided tours. The museum also provides subscription services through Pass Infini, dining at Restaurant l'Hélice, a boutique, virtual tours, and publishes books through its Editions division.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Planète Pilote: A 1000+ m2 educational space for children aged 6-12 years offering hands-on aviation activities.
• Boarding Pass
• Simupilote
• Pass Infini

Products and services

• Planète Pilote A 1,000+ m² ludo-educational space dedicated to children aged 6–12, featuring interactive aviation-themed activities and educational exhibits.
• Boarding Pass Activity that allows visitors to board and explore aircraft including 1 Boeing 747, 2 Concorde supersonic jets, and 1 Dakota aircraft.
• Simupilote Flight simulator experience where visitors learn basic piloting from takeoff to landing, completing a simulated flight between Paris-Le Bourget and Roissy CDG airports.
• Planétarium Planetarium featuring live-presented shows where visitors are seated and immersed in projections of starry skies and images on the vaulted ceiling.
• Visites guidées Guided tours of the museum collections exploring diverse themes including historical and artistic perspectives on aviation and space.
• Ateliers familles Family workshops offering hands-on themed activities for visitors to explore museum collections through interactive experiments.
• Tour de contrôle Guided visits of the historic control tower restored to its 1953 state, offering panoramic views of Paris-Le Bourget airport runways from 13.40m height.
• Pass Infini Annual subscription allowing unlimited exploration of the museum throughout the year, with exclusive benefits and access to the subscriber community.
• Restaurant l'Hélice On-site restaurant and snack bar offering meals and refreshments for museum visitors.
• Boutique du musée Museum gift shop selling souvenirs, books, and aviation-themed merchandise.
• Visites virtuelles Virtual tours and online access to museum collections and exhibits.
• Éditions du musée Museum publishing division producing books and guides including titles such as Concorde Passion, Le guide du musée, and Les trésors du musée.
• Location d'espaces (Venue rentals) Rental of museum spaces including Boeing 747 (50 seats), Amphithéâtre Caquot (50 seats), Salon d'honneur Dollfus (53 seats), Planétarium (50 seats), Auditorium (393 seats), and exterior spaces for events of 200–1,200 people.
• Tournages et photos (Filming and photography) Commercial filming and photography sessions at museum locations.
• Anniversaires (Birthday party packages) Organized birthday celebrations at the museum with themed activities for children.
• Visites scolaires (School group visits) Educational visits with workshops, guided tours, and pedagogical activities for students of all levels, including reduced-mobility provisions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 15 permanent exhibition halls and outdoor tarmac with aircraft spanning centuries of aviation history
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Rolls-Royce plcminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2010Rolls-Royce donated a Trent 900 turbofan engine (serial number 91004) manufactured in 2005 to the museum. The engine was used for flight testing on A380 aircraft and accumulated over 400 flights and 1,100 hours before being donated.
• Air France IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2009Air France Industries collaborated with the museum and Air France Museum to refurbish the Boeing 747-128 F-BPVJ's rear cabin seats and carpet in June 2016. This was a collaborative maintenance operation involving all three entities.
• FedEx ExpressminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2007FedEx donated a Boeing 727-22F aircraft (Bud N166FE) to the museum in 2007 during the 47th Paris Air Show. This was the first aircraft donation of this type in Europe from FedEx. The aircraft served FedEx for over 18 years before donation.
• Air France MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Collaborated with museum on Boeing 747 cabin refurbishment project, combining expertise and resources for aircraft preservation.
• Paris Museum PassminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMuseum participates in the Paris Museum Pass program allowing tourists and visitors to access multiple Paris museums with a single pass.
• DigDeominorOthersWeb hosting and management services provider located in Chatou, France. Website is powered by WordPress content management system.
• Ministry of Armed Forces (France)coreOthersThe museum is under the supervision of the French Ministry of Armed Forces (Ministère des Armées), connecting it to the Ecole de l'Air and related military aviation institutions.
• Aéroport de Paris-Le BourgetcoreOthersLocated on the grounds of Paris-Le Bourget Airport, the museum maintains close ties with the airport operator for tarmac access and shared heritage of the historic aviation site.
• Grand Paris ExpressminorOthersNew Metro Line 17 being constructed will bring direct metro access to the museum, improving public transportation accessibility.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pima Air & Space Museum: Large aerospace museum with 300+ aircraft on outdoor tarmac display plus indoor exhibits, including rare retired aircraft. Comparable in scale, outdoor display model, and educational programming for aviation enthusiasts and school groups.
• Cité de l'Espace (Toulouse): France's leading space-themed theme park/museum in Toulouse, focused on astronautics and space exploration rather than aviation. Comparable as a French national aerospace-themed visitor attraction targeting families and school groups.
• Imperial War Museum Duxford: Aircraft-centered museum at a historic airfield, displaying airworthy and preserved aircraft with boarding experiences. Closely comparable in its airfield setting, indoor/outdoor exhibit mix, and event-hosting capabilities.
• Royal Air Force Museum: UK national museum dedicated to aviation history, with government/military affiliation and a similarly broad collection spanning aviation eras. Comparable as a state-affiliated aerospace museum offering exhibitions, simulators, and educational programs.
• Deutsches Museum (Munich): One of the world's oldest and largest science and technology museums, with a dedicated aerospace/aviation collection including historic aircraft and space artifacts. Comparable in scope, heritage pedigree, and breadth of engineering exhibits.
• Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum: New York museum combining aviation, space, and maritime themes with a historic aircraft carrier setting. Comparable in offering interactive simulators, immersive exhibits, and high-volume tourism visitor programming.
• Aviodrome (Lelystad): Dutch aerospace museum built around a historic airliner and airfield, with interactive flight simulators and a boardable aircraft experience. Directly comparable in the 'board historic aircraft' experience and simulator-driven visitor offering.
• Technik Museum Speyer: Large German technology museum featuring a Boeing 747 walk-through, Concorde, and space exhibits. Comparable in scale of walk-in aircraft experiences and broad aviation/space coverage.
• Museum of Flight (Seattle): One of the largest air and space museums in the U.S., located adjacent to a working airfield (Boeing Field) and featuring interactive exhibits, flight simulators, and aircraft boarding. Strongly comparable on aviation-themed interactive experiences and corporate venue rentals.
• Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum: The world's most-visited aerospace museum, holding one of the largest collections of aircraft and spacecraft. Directly comparable as a national-scale aviation and space museum with similar educational programming and iconic artifact displays.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MuseeAirEspace
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/Mus%C3%A9eAirEspaceParis
• Facebookfacebook.com/museedelairetdelespace
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mus-e-de-l-air-et-de-l-espace-le-bourget
• Instagraminstagram.com/museeairespace
• TikToktiktok.com/@museeairespace

Compliance1 record

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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