We will be closed from 24 - 26 December

RAF Museum Midlands

Get ready for take off! Explore the skies and uncover the immense history of the RAF.

- Open daily 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Free entry

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We can't wait to welcome you.

The Royal Air Force Museum Midlands offers a fun, award-winning day out for all the family. Entry is free and we're open daily from 10.00am.

Visit the National Cold War Exhibition with its eye-catching architecture and design. Discover Cold War stories in immersive Hotspots; explore thrilling displays of aircraft, iconic cars, models, tanks and even life-sized Russian dolls. Come and marvel at the world's oldest Spitfire and several other classic aircraft in our War in the Air Hangar.

Our outdoor playground is open daily from 10.00am.

Please note: Hangar 1, the home of Chinook Helicopter Bravo November, will be closed to the public on 14 December for a private event. We would like to apologise in advance for any disappointment that this news may cause. 

Children on a slide
Woman taking Selfie with Spitfire
Enjoy thrills and more in our 4D Theatre

Explore RAF Museum Midlands

Take a look at what our Midlands site has to offer.

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What you can do

    Refuel in our Airfield Kitchen where you will find a great selection of food and drink

    The Visitor Centre is fitted with a Changing Places Toilet

    Speak with our friendly staff about the guided tours available

    Borrow one of our mobility scooters to assist with your visit.

Facilities
Café
Souvenir booth
Baby changing
Changing places
Disabled parking
Family parking
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What you can do

    Marvel at the world’s oldest Spitfire

    Pop on your flying hat and goggles and take a selfie in the Spitfire cockpit section

    Find flying entertainment for the whole family in Flight Zone

    See the TSR2, a British combat aircraft prototype of the 1960s.

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Flight simulator
4D experience
Virtual reality zone
Toilets
Baby changing
Souvenir booth
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    See the recently restored Wellington, one of only two remaining in the world!

    Encounter the Mosquito, a Second World War bomber made largely of wood

    View the leader of The Dambusters, Guy Gibson’s Victoria Cross medal

    Walk below the bomb bay of the Lincoln.

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    The only place in the world to see all three V-bombers Vulcan, Victor, and Valiant together

    Browse the Museum Shop and pick up a memento of your day

    Step into the Hunter and Phantom cockpits and sit in the pilot seat of a real jet aircraft

    Look up at the vertically suspended Lightning capable of supersonic interceptions.

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Café
Shop
Toilets
Baby changing
Lift
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    See Bravo November, the iconic Chinook helicopter - veteran of the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan

    Encounter the Harrier, the first jet fighter capable of vertical take-off

    Find the Chipmunk and discover which Royal has flown this aircraft!

    View the Comet, the world’s first jet powered airliner.

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Toilets
Baby changing
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What you can do

    Play in our RAF inspired playground

    Pretend to be a pilot and slide down the Victor nose

    Climb the mock control tower or crawl through the mini hangar

    Test your agility in the physical training instructor stations

    Enjoy a picnic outside with views overlooking the airfield.

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Picnic area
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Things to see and do

There is a huge array of aircraft and displays at RAF Museum Midlands.

Experience our new Flight Zone

Explore our hangars full of exhibits

Let them loose at our outdoor playground

ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Prebook to guarantee your place on our unmissable experiences. Plus you'll receive a 10% discount for booking online!

Glide through the skies with RAF Falcons Paradrop

Soar the skies in our Flight Simulator

Experience Tours at the RAF Museum Midlands

Fly with the Red Arrows in the 4D Experience

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Admission to the Museum is free of charge.

GETTING HERE

We’re located in Cosford (just 30 minutes from Birmingham) and getting here is quick and easy whichever way you decide to travel.

DIRECTIONS

RAF Museum Midlands,
Lysander Ave,
Cosford,
Shifnal, TF11 8UP

SAT NAV: WV7 3EU

Get directions

BY CAR

M6 southbound (Junction 12) via the A5, one mile from junction 3 on the M54.

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BY TRAIN

15 minutes walk from Cosford train station