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Midland Air Museum

Coventry, United Kingdom•4.6(1.6k)•Heritage Site, Museum

Explore Britain's aviation heritage through historic aircraft, cockpit tours, and interactive exhibits at this nationally accredited museum beside Coventry Airport.

Midland Air Museum is a nationally accredited museum located beside Coventry Airport, dedicated to preserving and sharing Britain's rich aviation heritage. The museum showcases an impressive collection of historic aircraft including the iconic Avro Vulcan, Mi-24 Hind helicopter, Tornado GR4, and numerous fighter jets spanning decades of aviation history. Visitors can experience unique cockpit tours that allow them to explore the interior of these remarkable machines, offering an immersive connection to aviation engineering and history. The museum is situated in a region pivotal to Britain's aircraft production and industrial innovation throughout the 20th century, making it an ideal destination for understanding Coventry's significant role in aviation development. The venue features both indoor and outdoor exhibits, with recently opened hangars showcasing additional aircraft and displays. Beyond the aircraft themselves, the museum houses detailed exhibits about aviation heritage, classic cars, and related artifacts. Family-friendly facilities include the Argosy Tea Room for refreshments, and the museum welcomes visitors of all ages, from young children through to aviation enthusiasts. The venue is pushchair-friendly and dog-friendly, making it accessible for families with babies and pets. Regular events are held throughout the year, providing engaging experiences for repeat visitors and those seeking to deepen their understanding of aviation history.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 17:00
Friday: 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 17:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor & Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn)+

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Argosy Tea Room

On-site tea room offering refreshments for visitors

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Google Reviews

4.6(1.6k reviews)
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David Taylor

David Taylor

a month ago

Really enjoyed my visit here, seeing the vulcan and getting a tour of the cockpit was amazing. Really friendly and helpful staff, so much to see here. So many models and great aircraft to see, plenty of information and a nice cafe for a brew and food after. Shop is great too for a souvenir. Thanks Midland air museum, really enjoyed it 😀

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caroline flinn

caroline flinn

a month ago

A very good museum to walk around especially if interested in aeroplanes. So much to see. Small cafe but good menu. And a good shop also large rocky carpark. Price for adults £11

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Mick Saunders

Mick Saunders

2 months ago

Lovely little Air Museum with a good range of historic aircraft, exhibits and models. The star of the show is the Vulcan Bomber which is open to visitors to climb into its cockpit area and get an informative talk from one of the brilliant staff on the plane, its instrumentation and history. (Thanks Ivor). They have a lovely little cafe to get refreshments and a great shop with a large range of model construction kits (Airfix / Revell etc.) to purchase.

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Philip Storry

Philip Storry

4 months ago

An excellent experience. It's both a small, local museum and yet also a professional and accredited museum - a rare combination. There's a lot about Frank Whittle and the development of the jet engine. You can sit in a jet fighter cockpit. There's plenty of indoor exhibits, both aircraft and components such as tyres and braking. There's also lots of excellent models, they've worked hard with local modellers to provide a fuller picture. Outdoors there's even more aircraft, and an opportunity to climb into a Vulcan - surely the highlight for many! There's also a nice café, a well stocked gift shop, and volunteers on hand to help. Highly recommend!

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Angela Williams

Angela Williams

5 months ago

A fantastic museum of aviation containing the biggest airplanes including a Vulcan, a Vanquish and Valiant. The site is across several hangers and there are also outside exhibits. Excellent exhibits showing how aviation has progressed and gives a stark reminder about war. There is a shop and cafe at the start. You pay for parking as the musuem is free but recommend a donation as it’s totally run by volunteers. Leave several hours to go round as there is so much to see. We will need to return as we did not see everything.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

Events at Midland Air Museum

No upcoming events scheduled

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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about Midland Air Museum

Is Midland Air Museum free to visit?

Midland Air Museum is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

What ages is Midland Air Museum suitable for?

Midland Air Museum is suitable for visitors of all ages, from babies through to adults.

Is Midland Air Museum dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Midland Air Museum.

Is there parking at Midland Air Museum?

Yes, Midland Air Museum has on-site parking.

Is there food at Midland Air Museum?

Yes — Argosy Tea Room is on site at Midland Air Museum. On-site tea room offering refreshments for visitors

Is Midland Air Museum pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Midland Air Museum is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Midland Air Museum?

Midland Air Museum is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Midland Air Museum by public transport?

Midland Air Museum isn't on a major public transport route — driving is recommended.
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