The Royal Air Force Museum London

🎟️ Introducing the AeroPlay 1-Month Off-Peak Pass! 🎟️

🎉 Play more and pay less with our brand-new 1-Month Off-Peak Pass! 🤸‍♀️

For just £20, enjoy unlimited off-peak soft play visits for 31 consecutive days from the date of purchase. Perfect for little adventurers who love to climb, slide, explore and burn off energy! 🛝✨

✅ Unlimited off-peak play for 1 month
✅ Valid Monday–Friday during term-time 📅
✅ Includes entry for 1 named child + 1 adult 👨‍👩‍👧
✅ Fantastic value compared to paying per visit 💷

Whether it’s a weekly treat or an everyday adventure, AeroPlay is the perfect place for fun-filled playtimes and big smiles! 😃🎈

For full details, please visit our website at: https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/whats-going-on/aeroplay-indoor-soft-play/

Terms and Conditions apply.

🏳️‍🌈Join us tomorrow at the RAF Museum London for Pride in Service Day – a free commemoration of LGBT+ personnel and LGBT+ veterans' contributions to the Armed Forces, featuring a vibrant programme of performances, storytelling, art and community activities.

Explore veteran artist David Tovey's powerful new exhibition, The Echoes and Shadows of Identity, created with LGBT+ veterans and serving personnel which was commissioned to mark the 25th anniversary of the repeal of the Armed Forces' 'gay ban'.

Take part in our Serving with Pride collections trail, uncovering personal stories from RAF history, and enjoy performances from the London Gay Men's Chorus, Europe's largest LGBT+ choir. 🎶

Hear moving accounts from theatre maker Tom Marshman and actor-playwright Jon Hague, whose acclaimed solo play At War with Myself reflects on serving during the years of the ban. The day concludes with songs and stand-up from Clare Summerskill, described by BBC Radio 4 as "a le***an Victoria Wood". 🌈

We'll also be welcoming fundraising cyclists from Fighting with Pride as they complete their Brighton-to-London ride in support of LGBT+ veterans.

Many activities can still be booked, so there's still time to join us. We look forward to welcoming LGBT+ visitors, veterans, families, friends and allies for a day of reflection, commemoration and pride.

To learn more and to make a booking please visit: https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/whats-going-on/pride-in-service-day/

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Join us, this Sunday at approximately 2.00pm, in giving a warm welcome to Ian McIver as he completes an extraordinary 1,800-kilometre cycling journey across six countries in honour of his great-uncle, Flying Officer Thomas “Tim” Hayward Parrott of No. 77 Squadron RAF.

Tim was just 23 years old when he was shot down and killed in May 1940 during the opening phase of the bombing campaign against Germany.

During his short but remarkable service, he flew operations from the very first days of the Second World War, was Mentioned in Dispatches, and became part of an extraordinary wartime escape story that continues to inspire today.

Ian’s 16-day ride not only retraces Tim’s wartime journey but also raises vital funds and awareness for Fighting with Pride, the charity supporting LGBTQ+ veterans.

Please drop in and show your support for Ian's incredible achievement, and join us in remembering Flying Officer Thomas "Tim" Hayward Parrott, whose courage and sacrifice continue to inspire more than 80 years later.

To learn more about Ian's bike ride and to view his progress, please visit: https://www.followmychallenge.com/live/th-parrott-cycle-tour/?iframe=&lat=51.662731&lng=2.521368&z=4.7&b=0&p=0

To learn more about Flying Officer Thomas "Tim" Hayward Parrott's service, please visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v5AMfFDSoILGsqEHSu5KkpSsuTKOJinz/view

🚁 Heroes of the Air May Half Term continues this weekend at the RAF Museum London! 🚁

Think you have what it takes to become a top helicopter pilot? Complete a scavenger hunt, uncover the secret code, then take control of a remote-control helicopter and tackle our timed flying challenge! 🏆

Join us on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May with sessions at 11:00am, 1:00pm and 2:30pm.

🎟️ Tickets are £5 per child and include a badge for every participant, with prizes for the fastest flyers in each session!

Pre-booking is recommended as places are expected to fill quickly. ✈️

More details at :

May Half Term: Heroes of the Air | RAF Museum London Take part in hands-on aviation activities this May half term at RAF Museum London. Heroes of the Air features LEGO aircraft builds, paper plane challenges and helicopter flying.

🚨 Call for Papers 🚨

📢 There's just one week left to submit your abstracts for Future Battlefield Innovation 🛰️🤖

Join the British Commission for Military History and the RAF Museum Midlands on 10 October 2026 for a conference exploring AI, drones, cyber warfare, logistics and the future battlefield.

📄 Submit your abstract and short biography by 4 June 2026.

Full details of topics of interest and who to send your abstracts to can be found at: https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/news/cfp-bcmh-rafm/

Step back into the summer of 1944 at RAF Museum London this D-Day Weekend ✈️🇬🇧

Join us on 6–7 June for a free, family-friendly weekend marking the anniversary of D-Day with live music, swing dancing, living history and activities for younger visitors.

Enjoy performances inspired by the wartime era, learn classic dance steps in our swing workshops, and meet historic reenactors sharing stories from the 1940s. Younger visitors can also enjoy pedal planes and their own aviation adventure.

Come along for a weekend of music, history and family fun as we commemorate this important moment in history together.

📍 RAF Museum London
🎟️ Free entry
👉 Full details at: https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/whats-going-on/d-day-weekend-2/

🎥 Our latest Archived Lecture is now live on YouTube!

Join independent air power researcher Bill Pyke as he explores the remarkable career and legacy of Air Marshal Sir John Slessor — one of the key architects of Britain’s Cold War defence strategy. ✈️☢️

This fascinating lecture examines Slessor’s role in shaping nuclear deterrence policy, strengthening Anglo-American defence relations during the Korean War, and helping to build Britain’s V-force during a period of national austerity.

Originally hosted at the University of Wolverhampton as part of the RAF Museum’s Research Lecture Programme, this is a must-watch for anyone interested in RAF history and the Cold War era. 📚

This lecture was first broadcast in April 2023.

Watch now at: https://youtu.be/_gDlBxz6Jfc?si=mFUOoU-GHdM1LmR-

📚 It may be half term week, but there’s still time to join us online this Thursday evening for a fascinating FREE virtual lecture! ✈️

On Thursday 28 May at 6.00pm, Dr Jeffrey McGovern will explore the vital role of Second World War glider forces during Operation NEPTUNE — the assault phase of the D-Day landings and a crucial part of Operation OVERLORD.

Discover how gliders, pilots and airborne troops helped secure the success of the UTAH Beach breakout and why their contribution to the Normandy invasion deserves far greater recognition.

📍 Virtual via Crowdcast
🎟️ Free to attend (ages 13+)
⏰ Register now before Thursday!
👉 https://www.crowdcast.io/c/vl-2026-mcgovern

Looking for something to do this Bank Holiday Monday? ✈️☀️

RAF Museum London is open tomorrow, with plenty to explore for all ages — and entry is free!

⭐ Explore iconic aircraft including the Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane
🎮 Test your skills in our interactive galleries
👨‍✈️ Discover inspiring stories from the history of the RAF
🛩️ Let younger visitors enjoy the outdoor playgrounds and family activities
☕ Relax with a coffee or lunch in our café spaces
✈️ And don't forget to take part in our Heroes of the Air activities

Whether you’re planning a family day out or simply fancy exploring aviation history, we’d love to welcome you tomorrow.

📍 RAF Museum London
🎟️ Free admission
🌍 https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london