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Royal Air Force Museum London
History Museum
Hendon
"Excellent exhibits and collections of classic aircraft."(8 Tips)
"Some rare German WWII survivors in the Battle of Britain Hall."(4 Tips)
"Bring money for the Eurofighter simulator"(4 Tips)
"So many different aircrafts to see and find out history about them."(2 Tips)
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Denis BDecember 30, 2017Located quite far from city centre. But result is definitely worth the effort. Great museum for any age. Lots of display units, spacious galleries, interesting notes about each item. Free entrance.
- Areef KhanAugust 15, 2014Great! So many different aircrafts to see and find out history about them. Not as busy as you may think so you've got as much time as you want checking out evwry part of the museum.
Alex WatsonApril 2, 2018First World War exhibit is excellent, main collection is also good - lots of planes to see and a few hands on exhibits that are good for kids.
Mateusz HerychSeptember 8, 2019Entrance free of charge, good for a weekend visit with children - there is plenty of space between buildings so they can play around. Lots of interactove stuff available to learn about RAF's history.
Steven MarleyMay 18, 2013Fantastic museum free entry small car park charge or find a space outside and walk in. Lovely restaurant and great shop allow several hours!
- Alasdair MelvilleSeptember 29, 2014Excellent exhibits and collections of classic aircraft. Really fascinating place to visit and absorb some history being near to some truly iconic aircraft. £4 to park but free entry.
Jawahar HingoraniAugust 6, 2018A bit of a hike from central london but well worth it if you’re a fighter aircraft buff like me.
dyvroethMay 15, 2018Priceless exhibits are not shown to best advantage. Poorly lit and cramped although new hangars should help this in future. The place was a building site on the RAF’s 100th anniversary in April 2018.
ChrisDecember 23, 2016You can sit in a few of the fighters. Much different than my Cessna. Great explanations on things. Take the northern line to get here. Colindale stop.
Karen PhoenixJanuary 23, 2020Not too crammed, but plenty of aircraft to see. Free & only a 10 minute walk from the nearest underground station. The food in the restaurant was not good, too pretentious for such an establishment.
Miko AoduMarch 14, 2015It was amazing, especially if your a plane fan! So many facts and intresting things to learn and do. I deeply recommend it
Miguel AntonioOctober 20, 2015Great day out with the family here. Was fun! Great displays, good food helpful staff. 5/5
DanielNovember 20, 2014A surprising ammount of massive planes and helicopters throughout history. Just take a car, it's fairly unreachable otherwise
Pay and display car park is £2.50 for 3 hours, or £3.50 for 6 hours. No pay by phone. A small price to pay as the museum is free. Restaurant is good and takes card payments.
Nigel Brodt-SavageMay 6, 2013Great palace to visit with camera, bomber hall is a bit dark (tripods allowed if you ask first at desk for permit).
Martin TiedemannMay 21, 201215 September: Battle of Britain Day. This is one of the best museums of flight in the world, with displays of the 90-year history of the RAF and showcasing over 130 different aircraft.- The Smart Way RoundSeptember 15, 2015Awesome display of planes throughout history. The WWII collection is not to be missed
Emma HarrisonSeptember 28, 2013The short Sunderland is worth the trip alone. A free museum with an amazing array of planes.
SquirrlyJuly 19, 2012greate place for planes and history lovers! it is a very nice museum, full of nice and interactive informations :)
Time Out LondonFebruary 23, 2012Attractions at the Royal Air Force Museum include 80 aircraft on display, an interactive area, a simulator ride and 'Our Finest Hour', a multi-media account of the Battle of Britain. Read more
Em RussellFebruary 23, 2014Lovely cafe but quite expensive! Also try out the simulators and the 4D cinema
Nuray ÇangaOctober 29, 2019There is a really interesting playground for both under5s and older kids.
Eschly Ramos BorjaJune 16, 2014Beautiful place if you love history and planes, worth your time for sure.
- Amber Books LtdAugust 23, 2011Well worth the trip if you like your planes. Some rare German WWII survivors in the Battle of Britain Hall.
John OakleyJuly 23, 2013Awesome place, for Free!! Make sure you see Our Finest Hour in The BOB Memorial hanger
A great place to visit no matter the weather, as there a lot to see and do. And do not forget to take a camera with you
Sony Xperia™ FootballOctober 19, 2011There's plenty to see here, from hang gliders to Spitfires, you could have a go in the simulator too.
Ozlem YazaydinOctober 31, 2015There are story times three times in a day. If you can make one of them I bet your kid will love it.
Park on the street outside the museum rather than in the car park and save yourself £5
Toby BlumeNovember 10, 2011park on the road outside (for free) and avoid car park charges. only 50 metres to walk!
Seyit Mahmut BulutAugust 8, 2013Even though you don't fancy aircrafts, it is really worth seeing it..
Jiri KramAugust 27, 2010Great place with all fantastic machines including Spitfire, Hurricane, B-17, Lancaster, Vulcan...and many more.- Being cash. It's free to get in, but they don't accept card payment in the cafe.
ElizabethNovember 5, 2012The lighting throughout the museum is depressing, and the children's area needs updating!
Paul SampleJuly 24, 2015Good static display of Battle of Britain aircraft. Some good audio visual presentations.
BritannicaAugust 5, 2011The museum was opened in 1972 in a building formed from two aircraft hangars dating to World War I at the Hendon Aerodrome in northwestern London.
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Royal Air Force Museum London
Grahame Park Way
Hendon
Greater London
NW9 5LL
United Kingdom
Hendon
Greater London
NW9 5LL
United Kingdom
This world-class collection of over 100 aircraft, aviation and wartime memorabilia offers a fun day out for all. Don’t forget to visit the Museum’s new 4D Theatre, with 3 films so real you’ll believe that you can fly! ( charges apply.) The museum is open 10 am – 6pm Mon to Sun. Admission is free.
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- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
+44 20 8205 2266
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