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Royal Air Force Museum, London
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Royal Air Force Museum
Grahame Park Way
Hendon
London
NW9 5LL
England
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Facilities
Parking: yes
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Research Department open to the public by appointment only.
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
020 8205 2266
General information (Fax)
:
020 8200 1751
Groups
:
groups@rafmuseum.org
Public Events
:
whatson@rafmuseum.org
Website
:
www.rafmuseum.org/london
Open
Daily 1000-1800
Open Bank holidays except Christmas Period
Closed
24 - 26 December, 1 January and between 5 - 9 January 2009
Admission charges
Admission is FREE. A responsible adult must accompany children under 16 at all times
Description
Wing your way over to a wonderful collection of aircraft, interactives, medals, uniforms, film shows and memorabilia on display and trace the story of the RAF and aviation itself. Visit the awe inspiring sound and light show that takes you back in time to the Battle of Britain.
The Aeronauts Interactive Centre offers hands-on entertainment and education for all ages and includes cockpit controls, co-ordination tests, engine lifting, air speed, drop zone, pilot testing and more. The on site museum shop, is packed with models, toys and gift items as well as exclusive magazines, books and videos. There is also a café and licensed restaurant or picnic area to take care of catering needs. Free parking available.
A FREE, fun and fantastic day out for everyone.
Articles
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Remembrance Day 2007 - UK Museums Remember The Fallen
Aviation Museums Reveal The Truth About Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Veterans Say Goodbye To Bentley Priory, Battle Of Britain HQ
RAF Teams Up With Motor Publisher For Spitfire Haynes Manual
Discover The Capital's Hidden Treasures This London Weekend
RAF Museum Marks Centenary Of Flight With Major New Display
Trails
VE Day 60 Years: London From The Blitz To VE Day
VE Day 60 Years: Battle For The Skies - The Air Force In World War Two
Events
Set Course For A Trailblazing Exhibition
Exhibition
Halloween Activity - How do broomsticks fly?
Lest We Forget
St. Andrew's Day
Wartime Christmas
Wartime Christmas
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