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Things to see and do
There is a huge array of aircraft and displays at RAF Museum Midlands.
Experience our new Flight Zone
Explore our hangars full of exhibits
Let them loose at our outdoor playground
Come see Bravo November
Make your day extra special
We have plenty of things for you to see and do to keep your whole family entertained
Glide through the skies with RAF Falcons Paradrop
Soar the skies in our Flight Simulator
Experience Tours at the RAF Museum Midlands
Fly with the Red Arrows in the 4D Experience
We can't wait to welcome you.
The Royal Air Force Museum Midlands offers a fun, award-winning day out for all the family. Entry is free and we're open daily from 10.00am.
Visit the National Cold War Exhibition with its eye-catching architecture and design. Discover Cold War stories in immersive Hotspots; explore thrilling displays of aircraft, iconic cars, models, tanks and even life-sized Russian dolls. Come and marvel at the world's oldest Spitfire and several other classic aircraft in our War in the Air Hangar.
Our Midlands playground is open daily from 10.00am.
Please note: Hangar 1, the home of Chinook Helicopter Bravo November, will be closed from Monday 27 November to Friday 1 December inclusive. We apologise in advance for any disappointment that this news might cause.






Upcoming events
Each year the RAF Museum plays host to a number of events which provide opportunities for both enthusiasts and families to enjoy a great day out.
Christmas Afternoon Teas
29 Nov - 23 Dec
R A Elf Cadet Training
2 - 3 December
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 the Visitor Centre.
Catering facilities at Cosford include the Airfield Kitchen in the Visitor Centre and Checkpoint café within the National Cold War Exhibition.
Storage is not available. We recommend that bags and coats are kept to a minimum and either left on the coach or carried around.
If you are arriving by car, motorhome or motorbike you will be required to pay for parking.
For 0-7 Hours the charge is £7.50 per vehicle on the day or £6.50 if you pre-book. We recommend that you pre-book online.
Coaches and minibuses (more than 9 seats) are not required to pay car parking charges. Blue badge holders are required to pay for car parking.
Parking can be paid for in advance by using this link or can be paid for on site at the check-in desk on day of arrival.
For any other questions please contact the Customer Care team at midlands@rafmuseum.org or phone 01902 376200. (Cosford)
DIRECTIONS
Cosford is centrally located with good motorway access from the M6 southbound (Junction 12) via the A5, one mile from junction 3 on the M54 for northbound travellers. The Museum is only thirty minutes from the centre of Birmingham and ten minutes from Telford. There is a large car park on site, click here for charges.
RAF Museum Midlands,
Lysander Ave,
Cosford,
Shifnal, TF11 8UP
Telephone: 01902 376 200
Everyday from 10.00am - 4.00pm
(1 November - 29 February)