What to See & Do
Only 6 miles from central London, the Royal Air Force Museum London now offers FREE admission to all. The Museum houses a world-class collection of aircraft, aviation artefacts and memorabilia. Visit the RAF Museum, Grahame Park Way, London NW9 5LL
The Royal Air Force Museum's London site at Hendon is vast and it is really impossible to see everything in just one visit. Here are some suggestions about what you could fit into a short and a longer visit:
Battle of Britain Hall
Hosts the exhibition depicting the story of the worlds first decisive air battle. Our Finest Hour is the stunning audiovisual presentation of the Battle and is shown every hour on the hour. (Open 12pm - 6pm daily)
For up to 2 hours:
Spitfire & Hurricane, Our Finest Hour Show
With more time you could also see:
Nottingham Lace Panel, 11 Group Ops Room, Walk-through the Sunderland.
Grahame-White Factory
Displays the Museum's oldest aircraft. (Open 10am - 12pm daily)
For up to 2 hours:
The oldest aircraft in the collection
With more time you could also see:
Vickers Vimy, SE5a, Bristol Monoplane
Milestones of Flight
For up to 2 hours:
Pioneers Terrace, Aviation History Timeline, The Royal Air Force Today
With more time you could also see:
3D Cinema, Eurofighter Simulator
Bomber Hall
For up to 2 hours:
Buccaneer, Wellington, Lancaster
With more time you could also see:
Vulcan, Liberator, Dambusters Film Show
Historic Hangars
For up to 2 hours:
Whirling Rotors, Southampton, The RAF Overseas, Canberra
With more time you could also see:
Queen's Wessex Helicopter, Typhoon, "Touch & Try" Jet Provost
Aeronauts Interactive Centre
For up to 2 hours:
Lots of fun for all ages
With more time you could also see:
Spend some time experimenting
From time to time, we may have to close areas of the Museum to the public and it is not always possible to give advance notification. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
