Any questions? Please email learning-london@rafmuseum.org or call 020 8358 4896
We look forward to welcoming you whether you join us online or onsite.
FAQs
The following FAQs apply to those schools who have booked a workshop at the Museum. If you are visiting on a self-guided visit please refer to our self-guided FAQs.
Can I come for a pre-visit? 
Yes – we highly recommend a pre-visit to familiarise yourself with the Museum and its facilities. Email: learning-london@rafmuseum.org to arrange.
Do I need to book?
Yes – please fill out our schools online booking request form. Once processed, we’ll send you full visit information.
Do you have parking and is there a charge?
Pre-booked coach and minibus parking is free for schools. Other vehicles are subject to parking charges.
Where do I go on arrival?
Our volunteers will meet you either on the coach or at Hangar 1, depending on your transport. They will guide you from there. If you’re coming via public transport please head straight to the main entrance Hangar 1.
Where can I find pre-visit resources?
You can find our site map, resource materials, and full risk assessments (onsite, online) on our website.
How can children get the most from the workshop?
Let us know your Learning Objectives on the form and talk to the presenter at the start so we can tailor the session to your needs. Find here pre-and-post-visit resources to help you make the most of your workshop.
What about the adults?
The best visits happen when teachers are as engaged as the students. Please stay present and enjoy the workshop alongside them! Put your mobiles out of sight, keep chat with colleagues to a minimum, and get ready to enjoy yourself!
Where do we eat and store bags?
Lunch details and storage location will be confirmed on booking. On the day of your visit our volunteer/s will take you to where bags and coats can be stored for the visit. We recommend using carrier bags to save space. Outdoor picnic areas are also available if the weather allows.
What else can we do during our visit?
Feel free to explore our six hangars and green spaces. Pupils must be supervised. Dry media sketching is welcome. Our resources pages may also help with ideas for additional things to do during your visit.
Is the Museum accessible?
Yes, we are fully accessible. Please notify us in advance to help us prepare any additional access support you may need. Further information about accessibility
How do I pay for workshops?
Our finance department will send your invoice after your visit takes place.
Is there a shop?
Yes – the Museum Shop is located in Hangar 1.
Can I book the simulator or 4D theatre?
Yes – call 020 8205 6867 or book online. Onsite payments are card only. Book online for the simulator: click here. Book online for the 4D theatre: click here.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations with less than 10 working days’ notice will be charged in full. If your school fails to arrive on the booked date, you will also be charged in full. If you need to change your date or cancel your booking, please email us at learning-london@rafmuseum.org or call on 020 8358 4896. Cancellation request must be sent through email.
Any other queries?
Call us on 020 8358 4896 or email: learning-london@rafmuseum.org
At the RAF Museum, a former airfield, you can fly into history. Immerse yourself in the stories of brave pilots, engineers, and heroes to discover the adventures of men and women through the RAF Museum’s exciting and unique stories. Explore local history where it happened, through the museum’s award winning, exciting, and engaging learning programmes. Whether it’s comparing materials that made magnificent flying machines; presenting mystery objects; dressing in real pilot uniforms from WWII; plotting strategy in a WWII operations room; creating fuselage, firing rockets, or exploring atmospheric pressure; playing pilots in mini planes, there’s something to guarantee fascinating, immersive learning. The team explores culture, diversity and social stereotypes to gain a wider view of history of the RAF, the UK, democracy and diversity – there’s something to entice everyone, both onsite and streamed to your classroom. (Caroline Marcus – Sandford Judge)