The Flugplatzmuseum Cottbus occupies part of the city's former airfield and focuses on aviation history with a strong East German and Cold War flavour. The collection includes aircraft, helicopters, engines, ground equipment, and displays that connect Cottbus to the military and technical history of flight.
It is a good fit for travellers who like machinery, airfields, or twentieth-century history, and it gives Cottbus a different angle from parks and historic streets. Much of the appeal is in the outdoor aircraft, so check opening hours and weather before making the trip.