What to See & Do - Aircraft Exhibitions at RAF Museum London

Only 6 miles from central London, the Royal Air Force Museum London now offers FREE admission to all. The Museum houses a world-class collection of aircraft, aviation artefacts and memorabilia. Visit the RAF Museum, Grahame Park Way, London NW9 5LL

RAF Museum London site plan

The Royal Air Force Museum's London site at Hendon is vast and it is really impossible to see everything in just one visit. Here are some suggestions about what you could fit into a short and a longer visit:

Grahame-White Factory

Grahame-White Factory & Watch Office

Displays the Museum's oldest aircraft. (Open 10am - 6pm daily*)

For up to 2 hours:

The oldest aircraft in the collection

With more time you could also see:

Vickers Vimy, SE5a, Bristol Monoplane

* N.B: above building will close for an hour each day between 12 noon & 2pm.

Milestone of Flight

Milestones of Flight

For up to 2 hours:

Pioneers Terrace, Aviation History Timeline, The Royal Air Force Today

With more time you could also see:

3D Cinema, Eurofighter Simulator

Bomber Hall

Bomber Hall

For up to 2 hours:

Buccaneer, Halifax, Lancaster

With more time you could also see:

Vulcan, Liberator, Dambusters Film Show

Please note, the Museum's Wellington Bomber is currently at the Michael Beetham Conservation Centre undergoing refurbishment before returning to our London site.

Aeronauts Interactive Centre

Aeronauts Interactive Centre

For up to 2 hours:

Lots of fun for all ages

With more time you could also see:

Spend some time experimenting

Battle of Britain Hall

Battle of Britain Hall

Hosts the exhibition depicting the story of the worlds first decisive air battle. Our Finest Hour is the stunning audiovisual presentation of the Battle and is shown every hour on the hour. (Open 12pm - 6pm daily)

For up to 2 hours:

Spitfire & Hurricane, Our Finest Hour Show

With more time you could also see:

5 metre tall statue of Sir Keith Parke, 11 Group Ops Room, Walk-through the Sunderland.

Battle of Britain Hall

Marine Craft Collection

Our London site is not just a home to a varied collection of aircraft, uniforms and medals. Marine Craft have been an integral part of the Royal Air Force's History. At our London site the following craft are on view to the public.

 

From time to time, we may have to close areas of the Museum to the public and it is not always possible to give advance notification. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.