Summer Starts Here

Discover incredible aircraft, family activities, hands-on experiences, special events and exclusive summer offers running throughout the school holidays.

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Whether you’re looking for a fun family day out, entertaining the children during the school holidays or discovering something new in London, there’s plenty happening at the RAF Museum this summer.

Explore historic aircraft, enjoy hands-on family activities, step inside iconic aircraft, watch outdoor films and make the most of exclusive summer savings.

With free admission, spacious indoor hangars and outdoor spaces to explore, the RAF Museum is the perfect destination whatever the weather.

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What's happening this summer

Explore the world of Brick Journeys
Brick Journeys

Pick up your FREE Brick Journeys Trail, find all 19 installations, complete the trail, and enter to win £200 of brick products. T&Cs apply.

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Access the Sea King
Sea King Aircraft Access

Step inside our legendary Sea King helicopter, hear rescue stories from an expert guide, and discover life as the courageous crew.

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Propellers and Popcorn

Outdoor screening of Top Gun or Top Gun: Maverick under the stars. Includes popcorn, soft drink, and wireless headphones. Early bird tickets available

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SAVE

15% Off Café Meals

Enjoy 15% off children’s meals until 1 September. Discount applied at the till.

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Experiences

Take advantage of special summer pricing on selected experiences.

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Activities

Special activities running throughout the school holidays.

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Enjoy free admission every day and discover one of Britain’s largest aviation collections.

Don't Miss These Summer Experiences

Kids playing on a roundel wheel at the Aeroplay indoor play area
AeroPlay!

Perfect for younger visitors, AeroPlay! combines imaginative soft play with aviation-inspired fun.

Visit AeroPlay!
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From Barnet With Love

Celebrate local creativity with this community-inspired summer event.

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World of Flavours
Barnet Food Festival

Barnet Food Festival returns to RAF Museum London for a flavour-packed day of street food, artisan drinks, sweet treats and family fun.

Join the Barnet Food Festival
More than a Museum. A full day out.

Discover over 100 years of RAF history, climb aboard iconic aircraft, enjoy delicious food, relax in our café and let little explorers burn off energy in our family spaces.

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Why families love visiting RAF Museum London

✔ Free Museum entry

✔ Huge historic aircraft you can stand beneath

✔ Family activities throughout summer

✔ Indoor and outdoor spaces

✔ Café and picnic areas

✔ Gift shop

✔ Accessible facilities

✔ Just 10 minutes from Colindale Underground Station

Whether you visit for two hours or spend the whole day exploring, there’s always something new to discover.

Tripadvisor

Come rain or shine, there’s something to see and do. If you love aircraft and aviation this is the place for you. The Spitfire, Lancaster and Hurricane are all here.





Tripadvisor

Lots of aircraft to see and plenty for kids to do. There are a couple of coffee and snack bars onsite and a restaurant. Rain or shine it’s a great day out.