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Our Midlands site is open daily from 10.00am. Admission is free.
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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 now open daily from 10.00am as are our galleries and exhibitions.
Please be aware that on 27 and 28 June, Hangar 1, the Hangar which houses Chinook Helicopter Bravo November will be closed to the public for two separate education events. We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience that this may cause.
Large Tourist Attraction of the Year 2022
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Be the pilot whenever you visit
Fly with the Red Arrows in our 4D Experience
Take the pilot's seat in a VR Spitfire
Fly in a Typhoon Jet in our state-of-the-art simulator
Explore the Cold War inside our Hot Spots
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National Cold War Exhibition Tours
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The Royal Air Force Museum Midlands offers a fun, entertaining day out for all the family.Discover the amazing stories of those who have served in the RAF. Housed in our wartime hangars and in the National Cold War Exhibition you will find a fantastic display of aircraft and exhibits. Learn about the bravery of pilots in Test Flight and see the last surviving example of a Boulton Paul Defiant Mk 1 in War in the Air.