Volandia Parco e Museo del Volo Malpensa
Volandia Parco e Museo del Volo Malpensa
Volandia Parco e Museo del Volo Malpensa
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
About
Take a look around you - the walls are steeped in history, dreams and the future. You are at Volandia, where a wonderful exhibition itinerary takes you deep into the history of international aeronautics, with focus on the companies that have written the story of the province of Varese, the province with wings, and all of Lombardy and Italian industry.The exhibition is divided into five areas: forms of flight, fixed wing, rotary wing, model aircraft and the convertiplane. It tells the great history of flight in all its forms, from pioneer flights in hot-air balloons to the first aircraft in the early 1900s right through to the convertiplane, the perfect fusion of vertical and horizontal flight.The Park and Museum of Flight has plenty of indoor and outdoor areas for children, with space dedicated to the different age brackets. For older visitors there is the simulation area, library, historical archives (consultable online), convention room and film showings.The Volandia Store stocks a wealth of park and museum gifts and mascots and many other wonderful articles.As you walk around the park and museum you can listen to exciting adventures involving the aircraft on show told by volunteers of the “Friends of Volandia” association, whose members include fanatics and former workers at the aircraft companies. If you would like to join the association, just ask.. Members are easy to recognise in their red uniform.The Flight Café is the perfect place to take a break and have something to eat and drink.Volandia makes flight dreams and fun happen.Visit our website to discover our pavillon and the newly SPACE AREA.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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floryliss
Ragusa, Italy496 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
This museum turned out to be a wonderful surprise!
Very interesting and informative. Even my teenage children liked it. There are also flight simulators (I recommend booking upon arrival).
Two refreshment points are available inside (at the entrance and near the simulator area).
Very kind and helpful staff. Highly recommended!
Very interesting and informative. Even my teenage children liked it. There are also flight simulators (I recommend booking upon arrival).
Two refreshment points are available inside (at the entrance and near the simulator area).
Very kind and helpful staff. Highly recommended!
Written April 28, 2024
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Manuela G
Milan, Italy83 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
The visit is worth it!
Interesting for adults, teenagers and children.
The route unfolds inside the old company, among the hangars that house planes, helicopters, an area dedicated to science and the universe, and the demonstration of the ignition of a small jet.
Here and there there are volunteers, very kind and eager to give explanations.
You can get around independently, without queues and hitches.
Parking is free.
Entrance is 15 euros.
Interesting for adults, teenagers and children.
The route unfolds inside the old company, among the hangars that house planes, helicopters, an area dedicated to science and the universe, and the demonstration of the ignition of a small jet.
Here and there there are volunteers, very kind and eager to give explanations.
You can get around independently, without queues and hitches.
Parking is free.
Entrance is 15 euros.
Written June 16, 2024
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Lorenza T
4 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
The Parco Museo del Volo is wonderful for enthusiasts and non-fans alike.
There is everything about the history of aviation and space, past and present, and you can admire planes and other unique means of transport.
It is very large, you can stay there all day, you can carry out flight simulations, experiences with drones and much more. The environment is relaxing and family-friendly, with a play area.
The only flaw: I think it is visited by many foreign tourists but the English translations contain many errors (especially in the space section, where there is a table with quizzes).
There is everything about the history of aviation and space, past and present, and you can admire planes and other unique means of transport.
It is very large, you can stay there all day, you can carry out flight simulations, experiences with drones and much more. The environment is relaxing and family-friendly, with a play area.
The only flaw: I think it is visited by many foreign tourists but the English translations contain many errors (especially in the space section, where there is a table with quizzes).
Written September 2, 2023
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Lima Golf
Bangkok, Thailand57 contributions
May 2022
Potentially this is a vast space that could host many more exhibits considering the fact that Italy had a significant involvement in major world wars as well as being the producers of many high quality aircraft. Compared to Duxford Air Museum (UK) and Berlin aviation museum and others it is surprising that the selection is so limited. The space section is what kids run away from: lots of information on the walls but hardly interactive (see the Singapore Museum of Technology and Science as an example). The simulators are not exactly waiting to welcome you at least on the day we visited. So overall considering Italy is a powerful player in aviation and technology, it falls short of expectations. Perhaps someone could go round the world and see how others are faring? Also why there is so much space dedicated to car collections in an aviation museum is beyond me. They have 150 volunteers who do their best. Restaurant: expensive and limited. Would not return but happy to have seen it.
Written May 28, 2022
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Vadim
Murmansk, Russia34,635 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
Arriving in Malpensa in the morning, while waiting for the train in Varese, I decided to look at the aviation museum near the airport from the outside. It is within walking distance. There was very little time, so I walked along the fence and took pictures of the planes in the parking lot. The main exhibition is located in the hangars of the former factory and requires a couple of hours to inspect. Which, alas, I did not have... Italy, of course, is not a leader in the global aircraft industry, but in some segments it is strong (Augusta helicopters, for example). The ticket costs a decent 16 euros for such a museum. In addition to viewing the exhibits, you can fly on flight simulators. The dictates of time...
Written April 6, 2024
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Daniela M
11 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Very interesting, well organized and full of unexpected surprises! We will return for a second visit to the departments that we liked the most or that we did not expect so interesting, such as the cars of the Bertone collection or the Spazio pavilion.
This museum in my opinion should be advertised more, even with billboards or directions throughout the area!!
This museum in my opinion should be advertised more, even with billboards or directions throughout the area!!
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Written July 9, 2024
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Calimero
119 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
As a military aviation enthusiast and, above all, a civilian who has visited other museums in the USA and the UK, I must say that Volandia has little to envy to other museums. Let's start with the time needed for the visit: let's consider a beautiful day full! Every sector deserves the time it deserves, without exception. Even the space dedicated to Bertone bodywork, although apparently not inherent to the museum, is extraordinary! It is a striking example of Italian design ability. The exhibition areas are carefully cared for, in all the various areas of exterior and interior and everything is the palpable and extraordinary work of exceptional volunteers. The setting in the former Officine Caproni area is spot on. We had the opportunity to watch the engine of the Jet Provost and considering that until a few years ago it flew over the heads of us Reggio (yes, just him, the same example!) the emotion was double. All seasoned with the real procedure of igniting not a simulation but a real procedure: if the aircraft had been on the runway, it would have taken off safely. Really all exciting and addictive, not to mention the exceptional simulators that have engaged the whole family. Great fast food, with a limited choice but very appetizing. Also worth mentioning is the well-stocked shop at absolutely good prices. In a nutshell: you can't describe everything in a review. Go because it's worth it, coming from a true enthusiast. Oh, I forgot... The outside, it brings back beautiful memories. See the photos! And the vantage point at the detachment point of the airport... Well, go and you'll be amazed.
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Written October 6, 2024
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Vincenzo Marzana
Rosolini, Italy3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Certainly we start from the fact that the museum is located at a pedestrian distance from Malpensa airport, so it is quite easy to reach it even without the need 'to have a car.
The various pavilions contain an important number of aircraft and model aircraft that trace the technological development of the aviation world.
Also inside there are interesting areas to visit focused on space exploration and automotive design developed by Bertone body shop.
There is veramante so much to see, arousing many curiosity for young and old.
As for our personal experience (my son and I), we carried out the VR Experience guided by Sofia (whom we thank infinitely), which gave us the opportunity to discover so much information about the history of the place where we were (Ex officine Caproni) and especially about the founder of the company of the same name Gianni Caproni and the stages that marked his life in chasing the dream of flight.
The staff was friendly and welcoming. If you can follow the path led by Sofia, I am sure your visit will be even more exciting and memorable!
The various pavilions contain an important number of aircraft and model aircraft that trace the technological development of the aviation world.
Also inside there are interesting areas to visit focused on space exploration and automotive design developed by Bertone body shop.
There is veramante so much to see, arousing many curiosity for young and old.
As for our personal experience (my son and I), we carried out the VR Experience guided by Sofia (whom we thank infinitely), which gave us the opportunity to discover so much information about the history of the place where we were (Ex officine Caproni) and especially about the founder of the company of the same name Gianni Caproni and the stages that marked his life in chasing the dream of flight.
The staff was friendly and welcoming. If you can follow the path led by Sofia, I am sure your visit will be even more exciting and memorable!
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Written August 21, 2024
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Claudia
5 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We thought of taking a trip to Volandia on the day of Ferragosto..è was a great idea as there were not too many people and also it was not too hot. So many things to see and learn, to turn all the pavilions takes the whole day! Indoor fast-food where you can stop for a quick bite and very comfortable outdoor picnic area with children's play area. Really congratulations to all for the wonderful organization and courtesy of each employee. Super recommended!
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Written August 16, 2024
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Aberdeenshire, UK246 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We decided to visit this museum as we had time to pass at Malpensa before our flight home. We were so glad we found it. It has a fantastic display of many different types of aeroplanes, model planes, cars and a very well laid out space exhibition. We spent 3 hours there and really enjoyed it and would recommend to anyone in the Malpensa area. We paid 16 euros to entrance.
Written October 19, 2023
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Si può portare un cagnolino a Volandia?
Written August 17, 2022
Non ci dovrebbe essere alcun problema. Ci sono molti spazi all'aperto
Written August 18, 2022
Da google maps sembra che il percorso a piedi da Malpensa T1 sia come una giungla, a data estivo 2019, è facile spostarsi da Malpensa a Volandia?
Written July 8, 2019
From google maps it seems that the walk path from Malpensa T1 is like a jungle,
Summer 2019, is it easy to walk from Malpensa to Volandia?
Written July 5, 2019
Ciao! È interessante per una persona di 37 anni appassionata di aerei o è più un posto per bambini? Grazie
Written July 1, 2019
E' un posto adattissimo sia agli adulti che ai bambini !
Written August 14, 2019
Siamo andati a Volandia e uno dei nipotini ha compiuto tre anni a gennaio 2019: si è incantato e divertito con l'enorme plastico della città e dei mezzi di trasporto, con gli aerei, con lo spazio interno ed esterno dedicato ai bimbi, sulle vecchie carrozze dei tram e dei treni accessibili e, infine, nel planetario... se poi fai fare anche il picnic all'esterno,direi che ci puoi passare più di mezza giornata. Escludi di visitare, però, tutti i padiglioni...
Written April 22, 2019
Si può visitare in una giornata di pioggia o è meglio andarci in una bella giornata?
Written October 6, 2018
Ciao,secondo me è meglio andare a visitare il museo nei giorni in cui non piove perché così si possono ammirare meglio gli aerei situati all’esterno!
Written November 15, 2018
veniamo dalla provincia di Pavia,volevo sapere se c’è un parcheggio vicino a Volandia,visto che con noi c’è un bimbo di 3 anni.grazie anticipatamente.
Written August 1, 2018
veniamo dalla provincia di Pavia,volevo sapere se c’è un parcheggio vicino a Volandia,visto che con noi c’è un bimbo di 3 anni.grazie anticipatamente.
Written August 1, 2018
Ti hanno già risposto più che esaurientemente, scusa se leggo solo ora, ma ero in viaggio!!
Written August 7, 2018
L’area pic-nic è anche al coperto?
Written June 11, 2018
No ! Ma nella zona giochi all’interno c’e’molto spazio
Written June 12, 2018
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