Free Virtual Events – VJ75: Never Forgotten

Tri-Service museums and Commonwealth War Graves Commission mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day with virtual events programme ‘VJ75: Never Forgotten’… More information

Chelsea FC adopts RAF Museum Lancaster bomber

Chelsea Football Club has announced its adoption of the RAF Museum Avro Lancaster, one of thirteen aircraft available for adoption in the Royal Air Force Museum’s new Adopt an Artefact programme… More information

Adopt a piece of RAF history!

The Royal Air Force Museum announced an exciting new programme which offers members of the public the opportunity to adopt one of over 50 objects within the Museum’s collection… More information

RAF Museum at Cosford and London to reopen Monday 6 July

Following recent advice from the Government and Public Health England, the RAF Museum is pleased to announce that we will be re-opening our doors to visitors on Monday 6 July… More information

National military service museums join forces in Virtual VE Day Festival

The National Museum of the Royal Navy, National Army Museum and Royal Air Force Museum are hosting their first tri-service celebration with the Virtual VE Day 75 Festival taking place online from Thursday 7 May to Saturday 9 May 2020, inclusive… More information

Armed Forces Discount: Hurricane 80K Challenge

To commemorate 80 years since the Battle of Britain, the Royal Air Force Museum has launched the Hurricane 80K Challenge, encouraging keen runners and novices alike, to run 80K in 80 days… More information

RAF Museum closed until at least 1 May 2020

In the light of Government recommendations regarding the Coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak, the RAF Museum has closed its public sites at London and Cosford to the public until at least… More information

RAF Museum London – events listing for 2020

Each year the RAF Museum plays host to a number of events which provide opportunities for both enthusiasts and families to enjoy a great day out. Quite a few events are already sold out, so book early to ensure you’re not disappointed… More information

Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in History at Lancaster University

We invite applications for a fully funded (academic fees and maintenance stipend) AHRC NWCDTP Collaborative Doctoral Award Studentship to research, write, and complete a dissertation on the project “The Europeanisation of British Defence Procurement in the Cold War: The RAF and the Panavia Tornado”… More information

Writing home for Christmas…

Join us at the Royal Air Force Museum this festive season and take part in the Letters Home trail, inspired by letters sent during the war from personnel serving overseas, to their loved ones back at home… More information