The RAF Museum is the National Museum of the RAF and our purpose is to share the story of the RAF, past, present and future, using the stories of its people and our collections, to engage, inspire and encourage learning.
We welcome one million visitors annually to our amazing free entry sites in London and the Midlands.
The Museum is the custodian of the RAF’s history, with the clear vision of inspiring everyone with the RAF story, the people who shape it and its place in our lives.
The Royal Air Force Museum London (also commonly known as the RAF Museum) is located on the former Hendon Aerodrome, in North London’s Borough of Barnet.
Curator: Harry Raffal
The Imperial War Museum (IWM) was established in 1917 to document the experiences and sacrifices of Britain and the Commonwealth during the First World War, with a remit that has since expanded to cover all major conflicts from that period to the present day. The museum collects and preserves vast collections of objects, art, film, and personal stories to help people understand the causes, course, and consequences of war. With multiple sites including IWM London, IWM North,and IWM Duxford, IWM serves as a memorial and record of wartime experiences for a national and international audience.
Key Sites
- IWM London: The main site, housing galleries on the Second World War and the Holocaust, along with various exhibitions.
- IWM North: Located in Manchester, providing another venue for its collections.
- IWM Duxford: Near Cambridge, this is Britain’s largest air museum, featuring a large collection of aircraft and a working airfield.
- HMS Belfast: An historic warship moored on the River Thames.
Contact: Charlotte Pearce, IWM 14-18 NOW Legacy Fund Programme Manager