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Royal Air Force Museum Midlands

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Le Royal Air Force Museum Midlands à Cosford, Shropshire, est un important établissement culturel dédié à l'histoire de la Royal Air Force et de l'aviation en général. Il fait partie des trois sites du Royal Air Force Museums et propose une vaste collection d'avions, d'expositions et d'expériences interactives.

Histoire du musée

Le musée a été ouvert en 1979 sur le site de l'ancienne RAF Cosford, une base aérienne militaire active. Il a été créé pour préserver l'histoire de la RAF et la rendre accessible au public. Au fil des ans, il a élargi et modernisé ses collections pour attirer un public plus large.

Collections et expositions

Expositions d'avions : Le musée abrite une impressionnante collection de plus de 70 avions, dont des modèles historiques tels que le Supermarine Spitfire, l'Avro Lancaster et le Hawker Hurricane. Ces expositions offrent un aperçu du développement de la technologie aéronautique et de l'histoire de la RAF.

Exposition nationale de la guerre froide : L'une des principales attractions est l'exposition nationale de la guerre froide, abritée dans un bâtiment spécialement construit à cet effet. Cette exposition explore l'histoire de la guerre froide et présente une variété d'avions, de missiles et d'artefacts de cette époque. La collection de V-Bombers, qui ont joué un rôle clé dans la stratégie de dissuasion britannique, est particulièrement remarquable.

Hangar 1 : Dans cette partie du musée, différents avions et expositions documentent le développement de l'aviation et le rôle de la RAF pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale et au-delà.

Centre de conservation Michael Beetham : Ce centre est dédié à la préservation et à la restauration des avions et des artefacts. Les visiteurs ont la possibilité d'observer les restaurateurs au travail et d'en apprendre davantage sur les techniques de restauration des avions.

Installations et services

Le musée propose diverses installations, dont un café, une boutique de musée et une aire de jeux interactive pour les enfants. Il est entièrement accessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite et convient à des visiteurs de tous âges. Le personnel est disponible pour fournir des informations sur les expositions et rendre la visite aussi agréable que possible.

Événements et offres éducatives

Le Royal Air Force Museum Midlands organise régulièrement des événements, des ateliers et des programmes éducatifs s'adressant à différents groupes d'âge. Cela comprend des conférences, des expositions spéciales et des activités interactives qui approfondissent la compréhension de l'histoire de la RAF et de l'aviation. Le musée collabore également avec des écoles et des établissements d'enseignement pour développer des programmes complémentaires au programme scolaire et promouvoir l'intérêt pour l'histoire et la technologie.

Dans l'ensemble, le Royal Air Force Museum Midlands offre une expérience complète et interactive qui fait revivre l'histoire de la Royal Air Force et de l'aviation. C'est un lieu précieux pour l'éducation, la recherche et le divertissement, attirant chaque année de nombreux visiteurs.

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Lysander Ave
Cosford
TF11 8UP Shifnal

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Horaires d'ouverture

Dimanche10:00 - 16:00
Lundi10:00 - 16:00
Mardi10:00 - 16:00
Mercredi10:00 - 16:00
Jeudi10:00 - 16:00
Vendredi10:00 - 16:00
Samedi10:00 - 16:00

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Steve Dodsworth
25.08.2024

Excellent museum with a wide range of aircraft & helicopters over last 100 years. Including 1st & 2nd World War, and cold War aircraft, plus number of prototypes. Within various hangers plus a few static aircraft outdoors. Also a number of various missiles; tanks and aircraft engines. Entry is free but you pay for car park. Play areas for children, outdoor picnic areas and an indoor cafe are available.
Stuart Fairbank
04.02.2025

An excellent collection of aircraft displayed in a modern facility. Free entry, paid car parking available.
Florin Tudor
04.02.2025

Always a joy!
Just My „My“
03.02.2025

Been coming here with my family for years. Always an enjoyable visit!
S K
03.02.2025

Great Museum’ Free Entry but parking fee could be a Rip off. Over all worth watching those giant sky birds’ Day gone well specially if Sunny.
Richard clarke
03.02.2025

Not much left in most hangers to look at. Used to be an amazing place. Ps saying it's free and charging over 7 pounds to park is a little cheeky. Sorry but won't be back anymore.
Matthias
28.10.2024

We had amazing time to see all the history in one place it was breathtaking thank you
William Cutler
02.02.2025

Really good day out. Free to get in but you have to pay for parking. Friendly staff on the way in.
Michelle Cater
02.02.2025

Absolutely great visit, some fantastic pieces very clean easy route to follow, gift shop loved it with my family and teenage son
David Ireland
02.02.2025

Nice way to spend a few hours.
Jayne Freeman
03.12.2024

It's an amazing museum and day out. Also, disabilty friendly wheelchair accessible and noise cancelling headphones, everything has been thought out brilliantly. Lots to see and do. Booking online is free and reasonable priced carpark. If you are a fan of aviation or have to plan a trip out for one, then this is a perfect place. Old and young will enjoy it. Its worth a trip out and refreshments available. Staff and volunteers are helpful.
kiera tuck
31.01.2025

Fantastic day out only paid for parking. So much to see.
Bunjiman
31.01.2025

What an incredible day out with the family! The best air museum I've been to by far. Incredible displays and information in a lovely setting with a great cafe and lovely helpful staff, what's now entry is free! We'll be back for sure!
Ktb
30.01.2025

Fantastic air force museum in the West Midlands. The collection of the aircrafts is huge and all the display items are in good condition. Worth the visit with your children. They do have an annual air show in June/July, this airshow is highly recommended.
Andrew Gillham
28.01.2025

A must for any aviation fan. Several unique and very interesting exhibits.
peter burke
27.01.2025

I'm blown away. I wish I didn't take so many videos and pictures and just spent the time being lost in the moments that these vehicles of combat must have experienced. Going back on 8th June for the Airshow. I hope my shots do some justice to this incredible place.
Jinlong Du
27.01.2025

Very nice place for a day out, have been there 3 times with friends and family, extremely good experience.
Abeer Irshad
27.01.2025

It was awesome, me and my kids absolutely loved it, definitely recommended
Leah Milward
26.01.2025

Free entry we booked online, 2 gift shops, lots to look at ,planes , bombs, helicopters fire engines ,cars and tanks Lots of facts to read and listen too , clothes and hats to try on .Penny printer for 1.20 on card. Food was nice mainly sandwiches ,pizza , kids meals and dessert bit over priced (we had pizza 1 kids meal and hot chocolate £21.95) Lots of walking for young children. Was very visualy stimulating for my autistic son kept him occupied all day. £7.50 parking for all day (only one option payment) , planes indoor and outdoor. Staff very nice and welcoming asking questions wasn't uncomfortable, friendly all round , also at front desk is wheelchairs , mobility scooters and noise cancelling head phones to use whilst visiting. Really enjoyed the day !
Mayank Aggarwal
26.01.2025

Nice place with lot of history
A Singh
26.01.2025

Exceptional experience Visited museum for the day with family Large variety of amazing aircraft to see Ideal opportunity to learn a lot about the different aircrafts on display and about aviation history Cafe serves large variety of nice food including vegetarian options Felt that the entire staff at the museum including at the cafe were all exceptional, friendly and make a lot of effort to make sure visitors have a good time and experience.
BrettMRC
26.01.2025

Fantastic museum, lots to see. Real shame some of the pioneering experimental aircraft have been dumped outside and away from public accessibility.
Bethany Kaur
25.01.2025

Always have a nice day out here, best to pay for parking when you book the free ticket online as it does make it a little cheaper
Sandra Mckenna
23.01.2025

Great place for a visit. Staff we friendly to talk with
Paul Cox
23.01.2025

A great place for the finest examples of aircraft.
Dave Hickory
23.01.2025

A fantastic day out. Went with my father in law not knowing what to expect. Parking is £7:50 but the museum is free! All staff were friendly and I was blown away how many planes they have! 3 massive hangers plus some outside. Unfortunately we never had an opportunity to go inside any, but considering it's free, we were more than happy. We also had food at the cafe, which was also good :)
Kazem Ali
23.01.2025

Amassing place, I have been there few times and I love it.
Marcus Hurley
21.01.2025

We had a fabulous visit to the museum and it’s a wonderful and free resource. There is a large car park, which you pay for but after tgat the museum is free. There were lots of kids in the adventure playground as we walked in and we spent a couple of hours going through each of the hangers. The exhibits are well laid out with plenty of space and a good amount of information, both about the exhibit and the wider context. We had lunch in the cafe before leaving which was the only disappointment, we just had sandwiches but saw other people with hot food so maybe a menu board would help 🙂

 

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