ADDRESS
Lysander Avenue, Cosford, TF11 8UP
Opening times
Summer (March to October)
We are open daily 10.00am - 5.00pm
Last entry is 4.30pm
Winter (November to February)
We are open daily 10.00am - 4.00pm
Last entry is 3.30pm
Traffic Diversion in place 22 June - 12 July 2026
A new footpath linking Cosford Train Station and the RAF Museum Midlands is being installed from 22 June to 12 July, improving safety and access for visitors travelling by rail. During the works, Worcester Road will be closed to vehicles, but pedestrian access between the station and the Museum will remain open. Our Midlands site will be open daily from 10.00am.
Visitors travelling by car should allow extra time for their journey and follow the signed diversion route via Neachley Lane. To learn more and view the diversion map, click here.
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The RAF Museum is easily accessible by public transport and by road. Choose your preferred travel option below to help plan your visit.
By Bus 
The nearest bus stop is the Cosford Garage, approximately a 1 mile walk to the Museum gates.
By Rail
Cosford is on the Birmingham to Shrewsbury line (via Wolverhampton). The station is a ½ mile walk from the Museum, but please note there is no footpath alongside the road.
Before travelling, check timetables and services with train operators such as West Midlands Railway. Cosford station is unmanned and has flights of steps from both platforms, which may affect accessibility.
By Road
The RAF Museum Midlands is centrally located with excellent motorway access.
- From the south, leave the M6 at junction 10a
- From the north, leave the M6 to junction 12 and follow the A5 west
The Museum is just 30 minutes from Birmingham city centre and 10 minutes from Telford.
There is a large car park on-site – view parking charges.
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By Air
Visitors can fly into Cosford Airfield with prior arrangement through RAF Air Traffic Control.
To enquire, please call 01902 377030 and provide as much notice as possible.
Please note: the airfield is the property of RAF Cosford, not the Museum.