Royal Air Force Museum
Royal Air Force Museum
Cosford
Shifnal
Shropshire
TF11 8UP
England
Website
www.nationalcoldwarexhibition.org
Telephone
01902 376200
Fax
Museum Information Line
01902 376211
0844 561 1644
The Royal Air Force Museum at Cosford houses one of the largest aviation collections in the United Kingdom.
It is home to 70 aircraft and War Planes, Missiles, Transport & Training and Research & Development collections. The National Cold War Exhibition with its interactive kiosks and hotspots offers visitors the opportunity to see what life was like behind the Iron Curtain.
Venue Type:
Museum
Royal Air Force Museum
Cosford
Shifnal
Shropshire
TF11 8UP
England
Website
www.nationalcoldwarexhibition.org
Telephone
01902 376200
Fax
Museum Information Line
01902 376211
0844 561 1644
70 historic aircraft are displayed in three fully heated wartime hangars and within the National Cold War Exhibition. The collection spans over 90 years of aviation history from the first crossing of the channel in 1909 and the first civil transport flight in August 1919, to Polaris, lately Britain's nuclear deterrent.
Collection details
Weapons and War, Social History, Science and Technology, Maritime, Land Transport, Fine Art, Costume and Textiles, Aviation, Archives
Collections services
- General guide to collections available
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
- Public access available to collections information
- Specialist publications on collections available
- Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Royal Air Force Museum
Cosford
Shifnal
Shropshire
TF11 8UP
England
Website
www.nationalcoldwarexhibition.org
Telephone
01902 376200
Fax
Museum Information Line
01902 376211
0844 561 1644
Model Making Half Term
There’s the chance to have a go at building an Airfix 1:72 Spitfire or Hurricane safe in the knowledge that help and advice from skilled modellers is on hand and that the kits and all materials will be provided.
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
Royal Air Force Museum - Hangar 1
Admission
Participation charges will apply. See website for details.
Bike 4 Life Easter Egg Run
Thousands of bikers from across the country are expected to join together for a massive ‘Ride Out’ in support of the RAF Museum and Midlands Air Ambulance. The fourth annual charity motorcycle run will take place on Sunday 1st April 2012.
Motorheads from all over the UK will ride out from Shrewsbury Meole Brace park & ride to the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford in Shropshire on mass at 11.30am.
To register for this event now, or for more information, please email: bike4life@rafmuseum.org
Suitable for
- 18+
When
-
Where
Royal Air Force Museum
Admission
£5.00 donation per person for the Midlands Air Ambulance and RAF Museum charities.
Cold War Trail
The ‘Cold War Investigation’ trail guides children around the Museum’s award winning National Cold War Exhibition with a series of cryptic clues and quizzes. Each detective will need to correctly answer each of the questions in order to discover the name of the secret spy.
So if you have any young detectives in your family and are up for the challenge, pick up your trail from the admissions desk on arrival.
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
Royal Air Force Museum
Admission
Free
Shropshire Modellers' Show
Hundreds of models on display including examples of aircraft, ships, cars and commercial vehicles. Other attractions include club displays and trade stands.
A tombola will run all day offering a range of excellent prizes and the show will also be hosting an open competition where modellers of all ages and abilities can enter their creations to win a much coveted award.
If you are interested in having a stall at the show, please contact show organiser Gary Stevens on 01939 270481.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
-
Where
Royal Air Force Museum
Admission
Free Admission
Open Cockpits Evening
Join us for a special evening where a selection of aircraft and cockpits will be available for close viewing.
This is an evening event from 6.00pm to 8.30pm.
Admission price £10.00 per person - Tickets are limited and only available to buy in advance from the museum.
Please note: Height restrictions apply of 1.07 metres.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
6-8:30pm
Where
Royal Air Force Museum Cosford
Admission
£10.00 per person
National Service RAF Association Parade
The Museum is once again hosting the National Service (Royal Air Force) Parade and Re-union on Sunday 3rd July. Gates open at 0900hrs and the parade will fall in at 1100hrs and march onto the airfield.
Suitable for
- 18+
When
9am-12pm
Where
Royal Air Force Museum Cosford
Admission
Free
RAF Cosford Air Show
The RAF Cosford Air Show is the Midlands premier air event which offers non-stop entertainment both in the air with displays from a wide variety of aircraft and on the ground with hundreds of exhibits, stalls and trade stands, military demonstrations and children's entertainment. This is a great day out for all ages and interests and not to be missed.
For further information, please visit www.cosfordairshow.co.uk
Please note admission charges apply. Tel 01902 377 558 for details.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
-
Where
RAF Cosford
Admission
Admission charges apply. See website for details.
Armed Forces Day
The Royal Air Force Museum is inviting Veterans from all three services to join as one to celebrate National Armed Forces Day on Saturday 30th June.
During this special reunion, hosted by the Museum staff, all Veterans will be treated to a full day of events and activities including talks, special film screenings and tours around our award-winning Museum.
The day will start with a drinks reception at 10.30am, where Veterans will have the opportunity to network and share their experiences.
All guests must pre-register in advance of the event. To pre-register, please email cosfordarmedforcesday@rafmuseum.org
Suitable for
- 18+
When
-
Where
Royal Air Force Museum Cosford
Admission
Free admission.
Bike 4 Life Summer Run
This is the event of the year and one not to be missed! Our second ride out of the year will start at the M6Toll headquarters (on the junction of the A38 and the A5 at Weeford) and ride out again to the RAF Museum at Cosford. With a rock band, fun fair and BBQ at the end of the ride, this will be a summer biker party to remember. Free to enter, you'll just be asked for a donation of choice on the day.
To register for this event now, or for more information, please email: bike4life@rafmuseum.org
Suitable for
- 18+
When
-
Where
Royal Air Force Museum
Admission
This is a charity event. Donations will go to the Midlands Air Ambulance and the RAF Museum.
Large Model Aircraft Rally
Hundreds of scale models of iconic aircraft will be taking to the skies at the annual Large Model Aircraft Rally. This famous air show in miniature is an absolute must see for any aviation enthusiast, attracting in excess of 10,000 visitors during the two-day event.
A family fun fair will keep the youngsters entertained throughout the day or why not try one of the aircraft simulators? In addition to all this, trade stands selling both modelling and non-modelling related items will line the airfield.
Admission charges apply. See website for details.
Advance tickets available from the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
-
Where
Royal Air Force Museum Cosford
Admission
Admission charges apply. See website for details.
Advance tickets available from the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford.
Battle of Britain Weekend
Join us for a special weekend to mark this important event in Royal Air Force history.
Activities including:
- Real life working Merlin & Griffon engine demonstrations (lasting 30 mins)
- WWII RAF Group/Ops Room
- Film Showings B of B Outtakes
- Children's Activities
- Wartime Classroom Session
- Wartime Menu in Refuel Restaurant
- Farm setting with animals from Hoo Farm
- Military Vehicles
- Full Size Replica Spitfire (charges apply for cockpit access)
- Battle of Britain Veteran Guests Q & A Session
Suitable for
- Any age
When
-
Where
Royal Air Force Museum
Admission
Free admission
Open Cockpits Evening
A selection of historic aircraft and cockpits will be available for close viewing for a limited number of visitors, allowing rare inside access to some of the World’s most historic aircraft.
This is an evening event open from 6.00pm to 8.30pm. Admission price £10.00 per person - numbers will be limited and admission is by advance ticket only.
Please note: Minimum height restrictions apply of 1.07 metres.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
-
Where
Royal Air Force Museum
Admission
This is an evening event open from 6.00pm to 8.30pm. Admission price £10.00 per person - numbers will be limited and admission is by advance ticket only.
Search and Rescue, RAF Museum Cosford
This Half Term, the Royal Air Force Museum invites children over 5 to participate in a free and exciting activity in which both they and their friends will become active participants in a sea rescue and discover how the Royal Air Force mounts such operations in hazardous conditions.
Please note, younger children will need to be accompanied by an adult, but are welcome to participate in this experience.
Entry to the event and to the rest of the Museum site is FREE.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Where
Hangar 1
Admission
Admission free
Remembrance Service
There will be a service of remembrance taking place in the Museum's Hangar 1 in front of the Comet with visitors, ATC and RAF personnel present.
All visitors are welcome to join the service for this act of remembrance for those who lost their lives in conflict. Visitors are asked to assemble in Hangar 1 by 10.30am.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
-
Where
Royal Air Force Museum
Admission
Free admission
Conservation Centre Open Week
The Michael Beetham Conservation Centre (MBCC) is one of the finest aircraft conservation centres in the world. To enable greater public access and understanding of the centre's work, it will be opening its doors to visitors for one special week.
Visitors will gain exclusive behind-the-scenes access to aircraft conservation work and have a rare opportunity to view current projects.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
Where
Conservation Centre
Admission
Admission Free
Royal Air Force Museum
Cosford
Shifnal
Shropshire
TF11 8UP
England
Website
www.nationalcoldwarexhibition.org
Telephone
01902 376200
Fax
Museum Information Line
01902 376211
0844 561 1644
Royal Air Force Museum
Cosford
Shifnal
Shropshire
TF11 8UP
England
Website
www.nationalcoldwarexhibition.org
Telephone
01902 376200
Fax
Museum Information Line
01902 376211
0844 561 1644
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