We did the battle of britain tour as a 80th birthday present for my dad. got to say that we all had a wonderful experience. guy our guide who works for the museum was brilliant he explained everything so articulate. We all got to sit in the mk 16 spitfire and had around 20 mins of photos and videos with the aircraft. my dad was thrilled to be able to sit in the aircraft. it was the same age as him and was only a month younger than my dad.. what an awesome experience and tbh the day only cost a very small £100.00 which was for 5 people. we will do bomber command on our next visit. please go and do this as the money goes to a keep this wonderful aircraft and museum thriving. you’ll have a brilliant day. Please ask for guy to give you the tour as there’s nothing he doesn’t know. thanks

The aircraft were amazing and in a fantastic condition. It was great to go inside the Sunderland Flying Boat despite having to negotiate the ridiculous height gauge prior to entry. The museum is free to enter, but the prices in the restaurant and gift shop are very high. £7.00 for a keyring. There is a nice guide book which has map of the site inside. However, you cannot follow some of the paths due to gates and No Entry signs across them. Signage could be much better. We had to work out that the way in to a hanger was via automatic doors with WAY OUT on them. Facilities were good, with lockers at the entrance, and clean toilets around the site. I found the atmosphere of the pace to be unwelcoming though. Staff in the halls were only interested in shouting Don't Touch The Aircraft! and did not interact with the visitors at all. I felt like an intruder being watched in case I ran off with with the Lancaster! They should take a leaf out of the De Havilland museum, where staff chat to visitors and make you feel welcome.

Came here and knew it was pretty good and also free, we paid for extra activities,the 4d simulator was about 6 mins long and a good insight into how much a pilot of the red arrows goes through in a display. We purchased the chance to sit in a spitfire which was very nostalgic and the guide very informative ,we also purchased a guided tour of the Battle of Britain which was also good ,the only issue is with noise on the hangar was very hard to hear the guide and because the guide kept referencing the aircraft constantly faced the aircraft to do this meaning nobody heard anything .the guide was very knowledgeable but if this is a constant part of the tour having to reference the planes and facing them I would suggest reducing group sizes because 11 was too many for all to hear The cafes are well laid out and the one by the play park at the back has more families use it so if this isn’t your thing use the one by the entrance . The aircraft are fantastic and the whole area is laid out well and staff very knowledgeable . A tip is pay for parking and add ons in advance to save money and also guarantee a slot . My only wish is the Vulcan to be turned around it’s such an icon and having it facing a corner os almost a let down for such a big crowd pleaser

Great museum obviously, well known to fans of aviation and its history. One of the major European museums on the subject like Aeroscopia in Toulouse or on a smaller scale Le Bourget (less extensive) There are 6 hangars to visit on an easily accessible area. Free museum quite far north London: Colindale metro. Currently the line stops at Golders Green hence the need to take a replacement bus there. Not a problem apart from the extra time to come from central London (allow one hour in total) Free is great when you've spent the week paying for "expensive" entrance fees to Westminster, the Tower of London, Madame Tussaud's, The Shard, the London Eye, etc. So appreciable especially since there is a cafeteria and possibilities for lunch. The other side of the coin, as in all these free museums, is the excess attendance, especially during school holidays; hordes of kids and strollers; I even almost stepped on a baby who was crawling on the ground!! Being free makes it a place to stroll for idle parents who do not necessarily have a major interest in the substantive subject. Young children are not interested and parents, obliged to supervise the children, do not have time to be interested in the historical subject. We see life-size planes including monuments like the Avro Lancaster, the B17 Flying Fortress, a huge Vulcan bomber... etc.... etc... Spitfires of course.... That said, the crowd effect is manageable compared to the science museum, in the heart of London, also free but uncrowded and very dense, because it is difficult to find a way between hordes of young people and strollers who are particularly Access to women's toilets is almost an obstacle course. Same cafeteria: good quality but jungle with 50% of kids and strollers. I don't see how we can admire Stephenson's locomotive in such conditions. What to do ?? RAF Museum: it is large and can handle the crowds and we were able to enjoy the treasures of the museum. On the other hand, visit the Science Museum without interest even though this type of museum is remarkably and richly presented.

The museum has undergone a huge makeover since we last visited and it is now more interactive. My son and I enjoyed learning about the planes from both world wars to the present day. Entry to the museum is free but parking is between £7.50 and £10 depending how long you stay. The museum is also in the ULEZ so don’t forget to check if you’re exempt or not.

I first visited this museum shortly after it opened in the early 1970's and have been back over the years many, many times since. As someone very much into military aviation and the RAF history as well as being ex RAF myself, I can't criticise the contents, it's brilliant. I do however find it poor that the museum charges you unrealistic parking charges, in fact charges at all. Visitors will spend money in the shops, and the restaurant. It's just an extension of "rip off" London where you feel fleeced just to have a day out Very poor show RAF Museum!

Located in north London, the RAF Museum is a haven for aviation history lovers. The museum showcases a wide range of classic military aircraft, from early biplanes to modern warplanes, each themed at a different stage in history, providing insight into the development of the RAF. In addition to aircraft Impressions, the museum has a number of interactive exhibits, simulator experiences, and film playbacks that give visitors a more intuitive sense of aerial combat scenes and the charm of flying. It's perfect for taking kids along and the instructions in the museum are very lively and interesting. Tube: Colindale Station (Northern Line), about a 15-minute walk from the museum. Bus: Routes 303, 204, and 186 all stop nearby. Train: Mill Hill Broadway Station is a short bus ride away. Railcard: Be sure to use the code “RC777E” on Trainpal to enjoy a 20% discount when traveling with a railcard.

I took my nephew here and he absolutely loved it. There's around 100 planes , a selection of cars and boats with a really amazing playground that my nephews didn't want to leave - By far one of the best we've been too. The museum was free to enter with a big space to park however that wasn't free. Lots of interactive stuff for toddlers or young children.

This place is like you're in a different world, You feel like you are a part of the Air Force after seeing so many aeroplanes and reading about the history. We didn't waste our time we are all very happy, plant of parking spaces also the disabled parking area is right next to the entrance, Parking charges are £7.50 for 3 hours which is normal. We are very happy we saw something different today.

If you are in London and you are a military technology enthusiast, this is a museum that is very close by. 3 to 4 days are recommended for the enthusiasts and those who want to read everything but if you don't have that level of interest, one day will work perfectly. Do take advantage of their tours if any are available since admission is free and the tours cost 10 pounds per person. You can also walk through a Short Sunderland flying boat in Hangar 1. Those interested in modern aircraft can go to Hangar 6 while Hangars 3,4 and 5 house most of the collection. Definitely worth the trip if you have the time.