North East Land, Sea and Air Museums (NELSAM)
Volunteer-run charity museum on Old Washington Road with aircraft, military vehicles and electric traction collections, including an Avro Vulcan bomber.
About North East Land, Sea and Air Museums (NELSAM)
The North East Land, Sea and Air Museums, usually shortened to NELSAM, is a registered charity (number 1150286) on Old Washington Road, between Sunderland and Washington. The site brings together the former North East Aircraft Museum, a military vehicles collection and the North East Electric Traction Trust, which looks after trams, trolleybuses and other electric transport.
The best-known exhibit is a Cold War Avro Vulcan B2 bomber, which the museum describes as the first Vulcan to enter a private collection. The site is run largely by volunteers and is a member of Aviation Heritage UK. It opens daily from 10am to 4pm with last admission at 3pm, with occasional closure days posted on the website, and there is an admission charge, with family tickets available. Visitors arriving by bus, bike or on foot can get a discount on entry through the Good Journey scheme. Check the website for current prices and events before travelling.
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