What to See & Do

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, Shifnal, TF11 8UP

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Set in scenic Shropshire, the Royal Air Force Museum's Cosford site 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:

Explore the immense threat posed to World peace and security during this significant period of the 20th century.

For up to 2 hours:

Unique display of 3 nuclear bombers - Valiant, Vulcan, Victor

With more time you could also see:

Short Belfast Cinema, 'Hot Spots'

Visit some of the World's most exotic aircraft.

For up to 2 hours:

Research & Development Aircraft Collection, Fun'n' Flight Interactive Centre, BAC TSR2

With more time you could also see:

Interactive Timeline, 'Touch & Try' Jet Provost, Prone-Pilot Meteor, Fairey Delta 2

The display includes British, German, American, Japanese and Argentinian aircraft, all with an important place in the development of military aviation.

For up to 2 hours:

War Planes Aircraft Collection, featuring Battle of Britain Blast Pens with Hurricane and Spitfire, Avro Lincoln

With more time you could also see:

Enemy aircraft including rare Japanese and German machines, Messerschmitt Me 410, Pucara, Ki-46 'Dinah'

See airliners and RAF transport aircraft, engines and missiles.

For up to 2 hours:

Transport & Training Aircraft Collection, Aero Engine Collection, Missile Collection

With more time you could also see:

Art Gallery, History of Cosford, Temporary Exhibition Gallery, extensive collection of German WWII missile testing technology

This gallery offers a timeline of RAF history, presented in the context
of world aviation and significant socio/economic and historical events.

For up to 2 hours:

History of the Royal Air Force

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.

Visitor Centre

Our modern, purpose-built Visitor Centre provides excellent facilities. You will find all the amenities you require here, or elsewhere on
site, including:

Parking

Car and coach parking is free.

Refreshments

Enjoy a drink or a bite to eat at our Aviator Restaurant, alternatively enjoy a coffee and snack in the Checkpoint Charlie Café deep inside our landmark National Cold War Exhibition building.

Picnic Areas

Bring your own food and eat outside in the grounds.

Disabled Persons

The site is fully accessible to wheelchair users, and our staff are happy to help any disabled visitor wherever possible.

Baby Changing

Baby changing facilities are available for visitors with younger children.

Children

We a range of interactive exhibits including the fun 'n' flight Interactive Centre, designed to excite and inform young minds.

Shop

Don't forget to visit the museum shop at the exit of the National Cold War Exhibition, where you will find a wide selection of gifts and souvenirs to suit all budgets. You can also shop online from home.

Flight Simulator

Come and try our Black Hawk flight simulator or take control in the open Jet Provost cockpit in the Test Flight area.