What's On This Month, May 2008

Ideas & Innovation

3 May - 1 June

This May is Museums & Galleries month, the theme for which is Ideas & Innovation. To tie in with this, the Museum is giving budding artists during EACH WEEKEND IN MAY the opportunity to add their own creativity to some ground breaking aircraft - ranging from the Eurofighter Typhoon to the record breaking Gypsy Moth by generating new designs for them, as well as creating their own designs for aircraft of the future.

Accompanying this activity, there will be a small exhibition in the Museum’s Aeronauts Interactive Gallery on Development of Flight & Equipment.

The Aeronauts Interactive Gallery is open every weekend from 10.00 – 18.00. Last admission to the Museum is 17.30.

Spy Week

26 May - 30 May

Take part in the free Secret Spy Trail around the National Cold War Exhibition. Your mission is to complete the trail answering as many questions as possible. Crack the code to discover the name of the secret spy.

Pick up your trail from the Admission Desk on arrival.

After Hours Opening

28 May

The Museum will be opening its doors to the public until 8pm for one exclusive day. Take time viewing the amazing National Cold War Exhibition and the Museums 3 wartime hangars.

For more information, telephone 01902 376200.

James Bonds Autogyro

28 May

Kenneth Wallis, creator of the famous autogyro used in the James Bond film, ‘You Only Live Twice’ will be holding an exclusive talk at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford on 28th May 2008 as part of the Museum’s Half Term Spy Week.

He will be bringing with him autogyro XR944, one of the 3 autogyros built for evaluation by the Army in the 1960’s as aerial reconnaissance platforms. His autogyro will be on display in the Museum’s National Cold War Exhibition.

We make every effort to adhere to our published schedule. However, dates may vary without notice. Please confirm dates and times prior to the event to avoid disappointment.