Take off to the RAF Museum Midlands and enjoy a great day out for all the family. Experience an unforgettable journey through more than a century of RAF history, in this free-to-enter National Museum.
Explore the inspiring story of the Royal Air Force and the people who serve through a unique collection ranging from fragile biplanes to supersonic fast jets, from personal logbooks to treasured lucky charms.
Begin with the daring Knights of the Air who took to the skies in the First World War. Step into the service’s Finest Hour where a Hurricane, a West Midlands-built Boulton Paul Defiant and the oldest surviving Spitfire proudly share the challenges of the Battle of Britain. Discover how RAF Bomber Command took the war to the enemy, exploring powerful stories of courage, innovation and sacrifice.
In the National Cold War Exhibition, the only place in the world where you can see a Vulcan, Victor and Valiant together, explore the tension of the nuclear age. Audio-visual hotspots delve into the Space Race, the Cuban Missile Crisis and anti-war protest.
Family fun continues in Flight Zone, where you can experience our 4D theatre, take a 360° Spitfire VR flight, pilot a Eurofighter Typhoon simulator or glide through the skies on the ParadropVR. The younger members of your family can enjoy playing in our RAF themed playground. Refuel with delicious snacks and meals in the Airfield Kitchen, enjoy a picnic overlooking the RAF Cosford airfield and browse the shop for a special souvenir.
Our exciting events programme is packed with themed activities for each school break, perfect if you’re looking for things to do in half term with families.
The Museum has wide aisles ensuring easy access around the site and manual wheelchairs and motor scooters available for loan at no charge. The Visitor Centre is fitted with a Changing Places Toilet and baby change facilities are located in every display hangar. Parking on site includes designated spaces close to the entrance for disabled visitors.
Entry to the Museum is FREE! Open daily from 10am. You can book your visit and parking at rafmuseum.org/midlands.
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