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Museum of Military Aviation of Payerne - Clin d'Ailes

Located near Payerne, Switzerland, the Musée de l'aviation militaire (Clin d'Ailes) is a military aviation museum situated next to the Payerne Air Base. The museum displays a collection of nine aircraft and two helicopters, including De Havilland Vampires, Hawker Hunters, Dassault Mirages, a Pilatus PC-7, and a Northrop F-5 Tiger. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits, flight simulators, and terraces offering views of the active runway, and the museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Transportation
    • Guided tours: Yes

Opening hours

Opening hours vary by season; please check the website's welcome page for current hours. The museum is closed on Mondays, Easter Sunday, Ascension Day, Pentecost Sunday, and Swiss National Day.

Admission fees

10 CHF
Adult admission
5 CHF
Children aged 6 to 16
25 CHF
2 adults and x children
8 CHF
AVS (old age pension)
5 CHF
Military personnel, apprentices, and students
0 CHF
Free entry according to the Raiffeisen MemberPlus programme

Contact

Webpage
clindailes.ch
Email
info@clindailes.ch
Address
Route de la petite Glâne 62, 1541 Morens

Access

Nearby stops

  • Payerne, aérodrome650 meters walking distance
  • Morens FR1350 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Neuchâtel
58m
Bern
1h 7m
Lausanne
1h 13m
Thun
1h 37m
Olten
1h 42m

FAQ

  • Are guided tours available at the museum?
    Yes, guided tours can be arranged on request in French, German, or English. Tours are led by former military pilots, mechanics, and Air Force staff. A tour during opening hours costs CHF 60 per guide (up to 20 people).
  • Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?
    Yes, the ground floor entrance and reception are wheelchair accessible, and there is a lift providing access to the upper floor and gallery for wheelchairs.
  • Is there a café or restaurant at the museum?
    Yes, the museum has a cafeteria with a terrace offering a direct view of the runway.
  • Does the museum have a gift shop?
    Yes, there is a boutique selling souvenirs, books, models, and photos.
  • Are there activities for children at the museum?
    Yes, the museum offers a 20-question quiz for young visitors, child-friendly information texts at each exhibit, and three PC flight simulators. There are also guided missile and flight simulators (from age 13).

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