RAF Museum Midlands
Get ready for take off! Explore the skies and uncover the immense history of the RAF.
- Open daily 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Free entry
Flying Theatre is here! Book your tickets quick, the last show is in:
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
ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Prebook to guarantee your place on our unmissable experiences. Plus you'll receive a 10% discount for booking online!
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.
Please note: Our outdoor playground is open daily from 10.00am.
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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.
Flying Theatre - Bravo, Bravo
25 July - 1 September
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)
GETTING HERE
We’re located in Cosford (just 30 minutes from Birmingham) and getting here is quick and easy whichever way you decide to travel.
DIRECTIONS
RAF Museum Midlands, Lysander Ave, Cosford, Shifnal, TF11 8UP
BY CAR
M6 southbound (Junction 12) via the A5, one mile from junction 3 on the M54.
BY TRAIN
15 minutes walk from Cosford train station