Sir Michael Beetham Conservation Centre to open daily from 29 June to 10 July

From late June to mid-July, visitors to the Royal Air Force Museum Midlands will have a rare opportunity to view some of the Museum’s newest aircraft and newly acquired artefacts that are currently in storage at the Sir Michael Beetham Conservation Centre (MBCC).

The Conservation Centre will be open daily from 10.30am to 3.30pm, giving visitors a sneak preview of those artefacts being prepared for our latest permanent exhibition in Hangar 1 – The RAF: 1980 to Today, opening early 2028.

At the same time, visitors will also be able to step aboard our legendary VC10 and Nimrod aircraft free of charge. Details of what aircraft will be open and their opening times will be provided at on arrival.

The National Cold War Exhibition will be temporarily closed from 29 June to 10 July for routine maintenance work. This important work will help us further preserve the aircraft on display in this gallery and further ensure the long-term care of our national collection.

We look forward to welcoming you to these special behind-the-scenes experiences.