Family Sci-Fi Fun this October Half-Term!
Take off into the world of Jets and Space this half term! With trails, shows, aircraft access and hands-on activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Activities
Space Odyssey Planetarium
Back by popular demand! Step inside the Space Odyssey Mobile Planetarium this Jet & Space Week at the RAF Museum. In the spectacular Galileo Dome, enjoy a live, interactive show that’s fun, educational, and truly out of this world.
- Location: Hangar 1, the Sunderland Side
- Date: Thursday, 30 October to Sunday, 2 November
- Timings: 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm
- Duration: 45 mins
- Tickets: £6.50 (Adults will require their own tickets and must remain with their children at all times)
- Recommended Age: 4+
Groove onto the Moon!
Blast off on a space adventure! Meet aliens, tackle daring missions, and join three astronauts on a journey of friendship and teamwork. With live funk, jazz, and rock music, this exciting show will keep every young space cadet hooked.
- Location: Hangars 345, Dermot Boyle Wing
- Date: Saturday, 25 October to Tuesday, 28 October
- Timings: 11:00am and 2:00pm
- Duration: 45 to 60 minutes (depends how rocky the musicians get!)
- Tickets: £6.50 (Adults will require their own tickets and must remain with their children at all times)
- Recommended Age: 3+
Aircraft Access: The Jet Provost
Climb into the cockpit of the world’s first jet trainer and see what it’s like to sit where pilots once trained.
- Location: Hangar 3
- Date: Tuesday, 28 October & Wednesday, 29 of October
- Timings: 11:00am to 1:00pm then 2:00pm and 4:00pm
- Duration: 15 mins
- Tickets: £10 (this ticket covers up to 2 visitors in the aircraft at a time)
- Recommended Age: 8+
Robot Racing
The Dash Robots are back! Take control on the Hangar 6 Mezzanine, drive your own bot, and learn simple coding skills.
- Location: Hangar 6, the first floor mezzanine
- Date: Wednesday, 29 October to Friday, 31 of October
- Timings: 11:00am, 1:00pm and 2:30pm
- Duration: 45 mins
- Tickets: £5 per child (Adults won’t require their own tickets but must remain with their children at all times)
- Recommended Age: 4+
Helium Balloon Planet Spaceship Craft
Little creators can design their own planet using helium balloons and colourful tissue, then launch a spaceship to explore it!
- Location: Hangar 6, Learning Room 1
- Date: Monday, 27 October to Wednesday, 29 of October
- Timings: 11:00am, 1:00pm and 2:30pm
- Duration: 45 mins
- Tickets: £3 per child (Adults won’t require their own tickets but must remain with their children at all times)
- Recommended Age: 4+
*Jet and Space Week’s activities are aimed at children 3 to 12 but astronauts of any age are more than welcome to attend!