What's on at the RAF Museum Midlands in 2023

This year, visitors to the RAF Museum Midlands can expect to see some brand-new additions to the events calendar including a fun packed STEM week during February half term, an out of this world Jet and Space Week in October, and the chance to enrol in Elf Cadet Training next Christmas.

The busy schedule caters to the Museum’s wide and diverse audience, offering something new for repeat visitors, and for those visiting the Museum for the first time in 2023.

Forthcoming events taking place at the Royal Air Force Museum Midlands in 2023:

Event	Date
STEM Week	18 - 26 February (half term)
Twilight Aviation Photography Workshop	25 - 26 March
Pillows and Pilots Sleepover	18 March
Pilot Training	1- 16 April (Easter holidays)
Model Mania	30 April - 1 May (bank holiday)
1940s Week	27 May - 4 June (half term)
RAF Cosford Air Show	11 June
Community Family Fun Day	17 June
Summer Holiday Activities	22 July - 3 September (Summer holidays)
Spitfire 10K	27 August
Outdoor Cinema	8 - 10 September
Jet and Space Week	28 October – 5 November (half term)
Photography Workshop	7- 8 October
Remembrance Service	12 November
Elf Cadet training	2-3 December (Christmas)

RAF Museum Midlands Public Events Manager, Amy Bertaut said:

‘We’ve refreshed our public events programme this year to ensure we’re offering fun and affordable family activities throughout the school holidays. Each half term has a unique theme, ensuring there is something for everyone. Pilot Training at Easter will see families take part in a series of challenges, and in May we’ll be turning back the clock and exploring life in the 1940s. In October we’ll be exploring space with a huge mobile planetarium and blasting rockets in our STEM zone. We also have some exciting plans for the entire summer holidays which we will be announcing very soon.’

Some of the big outdoor events will be returning this year, including the Spitfire 10K in August where participants will race across the airfield and down the runway. Step into the Danger Zone with a series of action-packed films for all the family when the popular Outdoor Cinema event returns in September. The Cosford Food Festival and Large Model Air Show will be taking a break from the schedule this year, instead, the Museum has big plans for a six week long event during the summer holidays.

Event organisers are confident the exciting events programme, combined with exploring the Museum’s vast collection of aircraft, and the interactive experiences in Flight Zone will make a visit to the Museum one to remember!

For further information on any of the events taking place at the RAF Museum Midlands throughout 2023, visit rafmuseum.org/midlands.

Admission charges apply for some events and activities, tickets are available online. Events may be subject to change and additional events may be added during the year.

The Museum is open daily from 10.00am and admission is free.