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Discover exhibitions, activities and entertainment for the whole family.

Must see top 3 in Midlands

Discover the fascinating array of aircraft and objects in our free to enter Midlands aviation Museum.

Get up close to the world’s oldest Spitfire

View our collection of both British and German aircraft from the Battle of Britain era.

Walk underneath the wings of our mighty Vulcan

See a real piece of the Berlin Wall and discover the Vickers, Valiant and Vulcan — three powerful bombers built to protect Britain during the Cold War.

Discover the Wellington Bomber’s remarkable design

See our collection of Falklands aircraft as well as a display of transport and training aircraft.

Discover over 100 years of RAF Stories

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100 Reasons to Visit

From family activities to iconic aircraft we’ve got plenty of reasons to visit us, come rain or shine.

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What our Midlands site has to offer.

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    Refuel in our Airfield Kitchen where you will find a great selection of food and drink

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    The Visitor Centre is fitted with a Changing Places Toilet

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    Speak with our friendly staff about the guided tours available

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    Borrow one of our mobility scooters to assist with your visit.

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Café
Souvenir booth
Baby changing
Changing places
Disabled parking
Family parking
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    Marvel at the world’s oldest Spitfire

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    Pop on your flying hat and goggles and take a selfie in the Spitfire cockpit section

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    Find flying entertainment for the whole family in Flight Zone

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    See the TSR2, a British combat aircraft prototype of the 1960s.

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Flight simulator
4D experience
Virtual reality zone
Toilets
Baby changing
Souvenir booth
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    See the recently restored Wellington, one of only two remaining in the world!

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    Encounter the Mosquito, a Second World War bomber made largely of wood

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    View the leader of The Dambusters, Guy Gibson’s Victoria Cross medal

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    Walk below the bomb bay of the Lincoln.

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    The only place in the world to see all three V-bombers Vulcan, Victor, and Valiant together

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    Browse the Museum Shop and pick up a memento of your day

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    Step into the Hunter and Phantom cockpits and sit in the pilot seat of a real jet aircraft

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    Look up at the vertically suspended Lightning capable of supersonic interceptions.

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Café
Shop
Toilets
Baby changing
Lift
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Hangar 1 closed until summer 2027
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    Hangar 1 is now closed until summer 2027 while work commences on our Inspiring Everyone: Midlands Development Programme.

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    This transformation of Hangar 1 will include a new exhibition that explores the role of the RAF from 1980 through to space and cyber defence. It will also create a dedicated Learning Centre, alongside more green areas for visitors to enjoy.

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    This has been made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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    Play in our RAF inspired playground

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    Pretend to be a pilot and slide down the Victor nose

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    Climb the mock control tower or crawl through the mini hangar

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    Test your agility in the physical training instructor stations

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    Enjoy a picnic outside with views overlooking the airfield.

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Experiences

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Join the Dambusters

Step into a virtual world and experience the daring Dambusters raid

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Spitfire Cockpit Experience

Climb into the cockpit and snap a photo inside one of Britain’s most iconic aircraft.

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4D Theatre

Buckle up for a thrilling ride as you fly with the Red Arrows in our 4D theatre experience.

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On Display

Discover what’s on display in the RAF Museum Midlands, from iconic aircraft to amazing artefacts.

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