World War Two Week – May Half Term 2025 Midlands
24 May - 01 June 2025
This May half term, the RAF Museum Midlands invites you to travel back to the 1940’s for World War Two Week. This event highlights the importance that World War Two had on our development of technology, engineering, and community. Seeing the return of our well-received Spy Hunter Trail, visitors can also expect activities such as the Raid the Shelter experience, , Lego Racers, Talks, Make and Take sessions, and a selfie station. Join us this May half term to commemorate this important period in our history.
Spy-Hunter Trail
Calling all Spy Hunters. The top secret plans to an aircraft have been stolen and we need your help to find out who took them and which aircraft they are currently hiding in! Use our innovative booklet to find and solve clues around the museum, ending in the Cold War Exhibition hangar to finally unveil the identity of the spy and which aircraft they are in! If you’re correct, you will receive a decorative pin badge. You can book in advance or buy on the day.
Location: Get your booklet from the Visitor Centre when you check in.
Date: 24th May – 1st June 2025
Timings: At your own leisure
Ticket Price: £3 per booklet
Recommended age: 10+
Raid The Shelter
This workshop has limited spaces so book early to ensure you get to experience this wonderful activity. Firstly, see our real-life Anderson Shelter and learn how people of Britain had these packs arrive at their homes for them to make in their own back gardens. Spend time making your own paper-craft version to take home with you, then dress up in time-appropriate clothing and experience a real-life shelter raid in our raid shelter simulation. This experience contains loud noises and sudden noise effects.
Location: World War Two Hut near the VC-10
Date: 24th May to 1st June
Timings: 10:30, 12:30, and 14:30
Ticket Price: £5 per child, accompanying adults go free
Recommended Age: 10+
Time and Technology
We are welcoming back our friends from TDARS to host a talk in our Lecture Theatre about how technology today has stemmed from advances made during World War Two! Delve into the history and see how the amazing things we are capable of today come from World War Two.
Location: Lecture Theatre
Date: 24th and 25th May 2025
Timings: 11:00 and 13:00
Ticket Price: Free
Recommended Age: 10+
Lego Racers
Back by popular demand, come and create a World War Two vehicle and race it. Create one of six designs and use the magic of balloons to make it speed along the track.
Location: Lower Level of National Cold War Exhibition hangar
Date: 24th May to 1st June 2025
Timings: 10:30-12:30 and 13:30-15:30
Ticket Price: Free
Recommended Age: 5+
Make and Take: Campaign Poster
Join us in making your own poster in the style of World War Two’s propaganda posters. This can be anything you like, but we also have examples you can copy. Let your creativity rule!
Location: Between the Test Flight and War In The Air Hangars
Date: 24th May to 1st June 2025
Timings: 10:30-12:30 and 13:30-15:30
Ticket Price: Free
Recommended Age: 5+
Dress Up Drill Sergeant Selfie Station
Dress up in wartime clothing and uniforms and take a selfie of the whole family. Make memories you can take with you with this dress up selfie station.
Location: Lower Level of National Cold War Exhibition hangar
Date: 24th May to 1st June 2025
Timings: None
Ticket Price: Free
Recommended Age: All
