Home Education
The Royal Air Force Museum welcomes Home Educators.
Museum visits
The Museum is free to visit. You can book tickets in advance or simply turn up on the day. The collection can help bring to life many learning themes such as the First and Second World Wars; Transport; Inventions; Materials etc.
You can find more information about visiting the Museum in the 'Plan Your Day' section of the website as well as our Families page. For SEND families, you may wish to take a look at the Accessibility page for further information.
Learning Resources
We have a range of resources which you are welcome to download and use. https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/schools/resources/
We also have online digital trails and quizzes which you can access from your phone or tablet. You can find these at rafm.guide.
Learning Events
After a successful 2024 launch, Forces in STEM is coming back to the RAF Museum London on Wednesday 2 April 2025! Delivered in partnership with the Royal Air Force Youth and STEM team, this FREE event will feature the very best of STEM, from the fantastic work carried out by the companies and institutions that are innovating, researching and manufacturing across the STEM spectrum.
Schools and home educators across London and the South-East in Years 5 & 6 are invited to come along for an interactive day of all things STEM.
We have organisations from across the STEM world coming to wow your students with hands-on stands. Companies include the Royal Air Force, Network Rail, the Royal Navy, and many more!
In addition to your admission, there will be workshops and a show on offer throughout the day. You may indicate a preference which you would like to attend when booking. There are limited spaces on each of these activities. You will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis taking into account when booking requests are received.
We will also have a special offer on our 4D Theatre and Simulators for all Forces in STEM attendees. On the day of the event these experiences will be available at £2 per person - 50% off our standard group rate.
Click below to book your free Forces in STEM tickets
Learning at home
Are you looking for some inspirational content for home education?
The RAF Museum offers a range of exciting learning videos which you can watch at home. Use these to stimulate some great learning.
The videos available are:
Teddy’s Travels (EYFS)
Teddy, the RAF bear, has been so busy taking care of things in the Museum that he has lost his medal! Join Teddy and his friends on their search as they virtually explore different types of transport, from helicopters that help people to the fast and flashy Red Arrows. (12 minutes)
Fantastic Flight (KS1)
From the Wright Brothers to supersonic flight, find out how planes fly and how designs have changed. This video explores 100 years of flight, finding out about our amazing aircraft and sharing real-life stories from the RAF. (15 minutes)
Air Raid (KS2)
Hear from an Air Raid Warden at the height of the Blitz in 1940. Find out how to stay safe during raids and what needs to happen when the enemy pays you a visit! (22 minutes)
Battle of Britain (Upper KS2)
What were the key events during the Battle of Britain? Why was the RAF so important? Find out the answers to these questions and more in the film ‘Our Finest Hour’. (12 minutes)
Pilots of the Caribbean (Upper KS2)
Join us for a journey through time exploring the lives of RAF service men and women from African and Caribbean heritage. Travel from the First World War to the Second World War and on to modern times, exploring these amazing stories. (29 minutes)
How to book
Please email us: learning-london@rafmuseum.org
Each learning video costs £20.
Once you have made your booking you will be sent the link and password needed for you to watch the video. Videos can be enjoyed by individual families who home educate or else can be requested by a co-ordinator who may book on behalf of a group.