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:

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

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

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.

Parking

Allocated parking is available on site and is free of charge for visitors.

Refreshments

Enjoy a quick snack or a full meal at one of the Museum eateries. Sit amongst the helicopters with a snack from the Wessex Café or a hot meal in our licensed restaurant, Wings.

Picnic Areas

There is an indoor picnic area at the entrance to the Aeronauts Interactive Centre in the Historic Hangars. The outdoor picnic area is on the grassed area adjacent to the Battle of Britain Hall.

Disabled persons

We provide excellent facilities for disabled visitors and have wide aisles to accommodate wheel-chairs. Staff members are happy to assist visitors to access all areas of the Museum.

Baby Changing

Baby changing facilities are available for visitors with younger children.

Children

Aeronauts Interactive Centre is a hands on flight science centre with 50 purpose built exhibits to help you discover how aircraft fly.

Shop

Don't forget to visit the Museum shop where you will find a wide selection of gifts and souvenirs to suit all budgets. You can also shop online from home.

Flight Simulators

The Museums boasts two Flight Simulators, one in the new Milestones of Flight exhibition and one in the Historic Hangars.