Evacuee Days at RAF Museum
Step back in time and bring history to life with an unforgettable Second World War Evacuee Day for your class!
What’s in store for the day?
Your students will dive into history through two hands-on workshops – one focused on the historical context of evacuation and the other on STEM. This unique cross-curricular experience will deepen understanding of the Second World War while catering to a range of learning styles. Students will also embark on an interactive evacuation trail through our Second World War exhibitions, specially created for your day by the Learning and Engagement team.
Workshop 1 – History
In the Second World Classroom, students will step into the shoes of wartime evacuees. They’ll explore real stories and examine genuine wartime artefacts, gaining a deeper, more personal understanding of evacuation during the war. This immersive session will bring the past vividly to life.
Workshop 2 – STEM
Putting their problem-solving skills to the test, students will use maths to fill in missing data from evacuee case studies. They’ll also enhance their geography skills through a hands-on map reading challenge, using grid references, symbols, and keys.
Back at School
To reinforce their learning, a follow-up activity and lesson plan will be provided. This will ensure that the impact of the day continues long after the visit.
Dates are available from September 2025! Email learning-midlands@rafmuseum.org to enquire now.
Free STEM Days
Do you teach years 5 or 6? Bring your class to RAF Museum Midlands for a free day of STEM learning! Enjoy 3, hands-on STEM workshops for up to 60 students, delivered by our award-winning Learning and Engagement Team.
Please note, our free STEM Days are now fully booked for 2025.
To be the first to hear when new dates become available, please monitor this page and keep an eye on RAFMLearning.
Glider Challenge
The Glider Challenge is set to take flight in November 2025!
Learn about the theory of flight and compete in teams to build and fly a glider – with plenty of awards up for grabs!
The Glider challenge is completely free to take part in.
Glider is set to return in 2025! To be the first to hear when bookings open, please monitor this page and keep an eye on RAFMLearning.
Scouts Takeover Days
Complete Stages 1 & 2 of the Air Activities Badge at RAF Museum Midlands!
Join us for our popular Scouts Takeover Days at RAF Museum Midlands! Beavers, Cubs and Scouts are invited to the Museum to complete Stages 1 and 2 of the Air Activities Badge!
Our Learning and Engagement staff will lead the event, facilitating activities designed to fulfil the necessary criteria for gaining the badges, including a pilot talk and Q&A session! Badges will be provided upon completion of the event.
If you have not booked through the Learning and Engagement Team via email, you will not be allowed entry to the event.
This event is is kindly sponsored by the Royal Air Force Youth STEM Team and is completely free to groups.
This event is now fully booked for 2025! To be the first to hear when bookings open, please monitor this page and keep an eye on RAFMLearning.
For regular Scouts bookings please see general Scout visits.
Youth Advisory Panel
Join our Youth Advisory Panel!
We are looking for 16 to 24 year olds to support our Midlands Development Programme by joining our Youth Advisory Panel.
Help us to shape our museum into an engaging and relevant space for young people by inputting into our Midlands Development Programme, from the planning stages, to delivery and beyond!
What you will do:
- Produce exhibitions and input into design plans.
- Discuss plans for the Midlands Development Programme.
- Attend quarterly meetings at RAF Museum Midlands.
What you will gain:
- Some great experience for your CV!
- The chance to make our museum into a relevant space for our younger audience.
- The opportunity to meet other like-minded young people.
What we need from you:
- A passion for heritage
- Ability to attend the quarterly meetings at the Midlands site
For more information or to sign up please email us at midlandsyouthpanel@rafmuseum.org
Learning Advisory Panel
Join the Learning Advisory Panel at RAF Museum Midlands!
The Royal Air Force Museum is delighted to announce it has been awarded investment from The National Lottery Heritage Lottery Fund for its Inspiring Everyone: RAF Museum Midlands Development Programme.
This ambitious project will deliver a major regional engagement programme, alongside a site transformation. An immersive exhibition will explore today’s RAF, a new Learning Centre will provide bespoke facilities, and a purpose-built Collections Hub will enable the Museum’s stored collection to be shared with the public for the first time.
We are currently looking for teaching staff who are willing to share their experience and join our Learning Advisory Panel, helping to shape the future of learning at RAF Museum Midlands.
The Panel has worked on many exciting projects since its inception in 2023, including LEGO robotics sessions, events, STEM and history resources, and designs for the new outdoor realm. We currently have a host of exciting, collaborative opportunities coming up, which will involve working closely with school, college and university groups.
The Learning Advisory Panel is a primarily a space for teaching staff to discuss and share their ideas. Want to collaborate on something with the Learning and Engagement Team? Bring your ideas along, and we’ll see what we can do!
What’s required of you?
- Join us at the Museum for quarterly meeting onsite at RAF Museum Midlands.
- Bring your enthusiasm and passion for learning.
In return for giving up your time, you will receive:
- Early access to museum learning offers
- Access to over 100 museums and special exhibitions
- Volunteer benefits, including a discount of 20% in the RAF Museum shop and cafe.
If you would be interested in supporting us, you can register for our Learning Advisory Panel here.