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.
Explore RAF Museum Midlands
Take a look at what our Midlands site has to offer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
BY CAR
M6 southbound (Junction 12) via the A5, one mile from junction 3 on the M54.
BY TRAIN
15 minutes walk from Cosford train station