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See what's waiting for you at the Royal Air Force Museum Midlands.

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What you can do
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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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Museum Information

Address

RAF Museum Midlands,
Lysander Avenue, Cosford, TF11 8UP

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Opening Times

Summer (March to October)

Open daily 10.00am - 5.00pm

Winter (November to February)

Open daily 10.00am - 4.00pm

Tickets

Entry to the Museum is FREE, but we recommend you book your tickets in advance

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Opening Times

Summer (March to October)

Open daily 10.00am - 5.00pm

Winter (November to February)

Open daily 10.00am - 4.00pm

Address

RAF Museum Midlands,
Lysander Avenue, Cosford, TF11 8UP

SAT NAV: WV7 3EU

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Tickets

Entry to the Museum is FREE, but we recommend you book your tickets in advance

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Getting Here

We’re easily accessible from the M54 (Junction 3) and just a 10 minutes’ walk from Cosford Train Station. We’re a quick drive from Wolverhampton, Birmingham, and Telford.

SAT NAV: WV7 3EU

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Car Park

Parking charges per vehicle (including Blue Badge holders):

Cars up to 7 hours

£7.50 per vehicle

Motorcycles all day

£7.50 per vehicle

Coaches all day

FREE

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Eat and Drink

Whether you prefer a quick bite from our cafés or a packed lunch, we have something to suit your needs.

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Accessibility

We aim for a welcoming, engaging and accessible experience for all visitors. Find out more about accessibility at the Museum below.

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