RAF Museum London
Get ready for take off! Explore the skies and uncover the immense history of the RAF.
- Open daily 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Free entry
Flying Theatre is here! Book your tickets quick, the last show is in:
Flying Theatre: Trailblazers
Get summer off to a flying start by experiencing our unmissable, immersive family show that features performers flying through the air.
- 25 July - 1 September
- Suitable 4+
Tickets starting at £10
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We can't wait to welcome you.
The Royal Air Force Museum London offers a fun, entertaining day out for all the family - whatever the weather. Entry is free and we're open daily from 10.00am. Book your tickets in advance.
Recently opened, our latest free permanent exhibition 'Higher, Faster, Further - The RAF 1919 - 1939' located in Hangars 3 and 5.
Our Outdoor Playground is open daily from 10.00am.
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Things to see and do
Our free Museum in Colindale, North-West London includes the following:
Explore our six hangars full of exhibits
Discover our art gallery
Fly a drone
Family trails and activities to enjoy as you explore
ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Prebook to guarantee your place on our unmissable experiences. Plus you'll receive a 10% discount for booking online!
Fly with the Red Arrows in our 4D Experience
Once in a lifetime chance to sit in a Spitfire
Fly in a Typhoon Jet in our state -of-the-art simulator
Let our expert guides amaze you with our tours
Upcoming events
Our events are aimed at enthusiasts and families to enjoy a great day out.
Flying Theatre - Trailblazers
25 July - 1 September
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Admission to the Museum is free of charge.
Low level barriers ensure excellent viewing of exhibits for all visitors. There are wide aisles in the hangars ensuring access for pushchairs and wheelchairs is very easy. A limited number of manual wheelchairs and motor scooters (weather permitting) are available for loan on site. We do not charge a hire fee but would appreciate if you would be kind enough to leave a donation. These are available on a first come first served basis at the Check-In desk on arrival in Hangar 1.
You are welcome to bring your own food and have a family picnic outside in the spacious grounds. An outdoor picnic area with seating can be found near the playground, and an indoor area is located behind the 4D Theatre in Hangar 3.
Alternatively we have two catering facilities:
The Hendon Kitchen
Our new restaurant serves hot and cold food and drink in the unique setting of a 1931 heritage building from RAF Hendon. It will cover all your families food and drink needs during your visit at the Museum. There is a large selection of grab and go sandwiches and drinks, along with a lunch menu.
Situated between Hangar 2 and Hangar 6 and open daily from 10:00am – 5.00pm every day (4.30pm - 5.00pm takeaway service only).
The Sunderland Café
Need a cappuccino and a light snack? This is an ideal stopping point for when you and your children need a recharge. Sit under the magnificent Short Sunderland flying boat or take away to picnic outside.
Situated next to our Sunderland flying boat in Hangar 1 and open weekends and holidays only from 10:00am – 5:00pm (4:30pm - 5:00pm takeaway service only). The Café has seating for 30 guests.
To find the Sunderland Café, just walk through our Main Entrance and turn left. The Café is directly opposite the Sunderland Flying Boat.
The Museum is currently located within the expanded Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ).
Depending on your car model, you may need to pay a charge to drive to the RAF Museum.
If you and your family are arriving by car or motorhome you will be required to pay for parking.
The charges per vehicle including blue badge holders are:
0-3 hours – £7.50 per vehicle
3-6 hours – £10.00 per vehicle
Payment to be made at the end of your visit, using the payment machines located in Hangar 1.
Alternative transport: Coaches are free of charge if booked in advance and motorbikes are £7.50 for the whole day.
For any other questions please contact the Customer Care team at london@rafmuseum.org or phone 020 8205 2266.
GETTING HERE
We’re just 10 minutes from Junction 4 of the M1, 20 minutes from Central London by Thameslink Train, and a 10 minute bus ride from Mill Hill Train Station.
ADDRESS
RAF Museum London,
Grahame Park Way,
London, NW9 5LL
BY CAR
Follow the brown and white tourist signs from M25, M1 (Junction 4 Southbound), A41, A5 and North Circular (A406) roads.
There is parking on site, parking charges apply.
BY UNDERGROUND
The Museum is situated near by Colindale Underground Station on the Edgware branch of the Northern Line. This station is now closed for upgrade works until late December. Please visit the Transport for London website to plan your journey.