What's On This Year, 2010
Women of the Air Force Exhibition
10 February - 27 June
A new temporary exhibition: “Women of the Air Force” dedicated to Women’s service in the Royal Air Force will be on display from Wednesday 10th February.
The exhibition is located in the Museum’s temporary exhibition gallery, Hangar 1 until Sunday 27th June.
Don't forget that if you are a woman currently serving in the RAF or who has served in the RAF, WRAF, or the WAAF we would love to share your stories with our online visitors through our Women of the Air Force Interactive Forum.
To post your story please go to Online Histories
Conservation Centre Open Week
15 March - 20 March
The Michael Beetham Conservation Centre (MBCC) is one of the finest aircraft conservation centres in the world. To enable greater public access and understanding of the centre's work, it will be opening its doors to visitors for one special week.
Visitors will gain exclusive behind-the-scenes access to aircraft conservation work and have a rare opportunity to view current projects.
Viewing is from 10.15am to 1.00pm and entry is FREE.
RAFA Easter Motorcycle Ride
28 March
The Wings Easter Egg Run in Aid of the Royal Air Forces Association Wings Appeal will be taking place on Sunday 28th March 2010 at midday, where over 2,000 bikers are expected to take part.
The run will be leaving from various venues including Newtown, Birmingham and Leicester and meet at Meole Brace Park and Ride, Shrewsbury. Bikers will then depart and arrive under escort at 11.30 at DCAE Cosford at 12.30, then visiting the Museum.
All bikers are required to register on the day. The £5.00 per person registration fee will be donated to the Royal Air Forces Wings Appeal. Bikers must also bring with them an Easter egg to be donated to RAF personnel and their families and nearby hospitals.
For more information please email dougie.bancroft@rafa.org.uk or peter.brocklehurst@rafa.org.uk, or call 0116 268 8757.
Step Back in Time
6 April - 9 April
Make your own gas mask case and go back to school 1939-style; write with dip pen and inkwell, do £.s.d. arithmetic, fill in your Evacuee label and Identity card and take cover during the air raid. Suitable for children of school age and adults, children aged 8 and under need to be accompanied by an adult. All taking part will need to buy a ticket; it is not possible for adults to "just watch".
Activity taking place in our very own Wartime Classroom. All children to be accompanied by an adult.
Timed sessions at 11:00 and 15:00. Each session lasts approximately 1 hour. Tickets available from the Admissions Desk priced £2.00 per person.
For further information, please telephone 01902 376200.
Shropshire Modellers Show
11 April
Hundreds of models on display including examples of aircraft, ships, cars and commercial vehicles. Other attractions include club displays and trade stands.
A tombola will run all day offering a range of excellent prizes and the show will also be hosting an open competition where modellers of all ages and abilities can enter their creations to win a much coveted award.
If you are interested in having a stall at the show, please contact Gary Stevens on 01939 270481.
Step Back in Time
12 April - 16 April
Make your own gas mask case and go back to school 1939-style; write with dip pen and inkwell, do £.s.d. arithmetic, fill in your Evacuee label and Identity card and take cover during the air raid. Suitable for children of school age and adults, children aged 8 and under need to be accompanied by an adult. All taking part will need to buy a ticket; it is not possible for adults to "just watch".
Activity taking place in our very own Wartime Classroom. All children to be accompanied by an adult.
Timed sessions at 11:00 and 15:00. Each session lasts approximately 1 hour. Tickets available from the Admissions Desk priced £2.00 per person.
For further information, please telephone 01902 376200.
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.
