RAF Museum London
A free aviation museum on the site of the old Hendon aerodrome, with six hangars of RAF and aviation history from the first world war onward and a family activity where you can sit in a Spitfire.
- Museum
- Price: Free
Did you know
The 1915 Grahame-White Watch Office, built as part of Claude Grahame-White's aircraft factory at Hendon and used as the airfield's control tower in the second world war, was moved onto the museum site in 2010 and reunited with the Grahame-White Hangar.
Local tip
Open daily 10am to 5pm with free entry, though booking tickets in advance is recommended. The 4D Theatre Experience is closed for refurbishment until 31 December 2026, so the hangars are the draw for now; car parking costs roughly £8.50 to £11.
Finding it
- Address
- Grahame Park Way, London NW9 5LL
- Nearest station
- Colindale (Tube), 872 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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