The Royal Air Force Museum is delighted to announce it has been awarded investment from The National Lottery Heritage Lottery Fund for its Inspiring Everyone: RAF Museum Midlands Development Programme. This ambitious project will deliver a major regional engagement programme, alongside a site transformation. An immersive exhibition will explore today’s RAF, a new Learning Centre will […]
Read MoreRAF Museum Cosford Explore the fascinating story of the RAF and of the thousands of ordinary servicemen and women who have served in it and whose invaluable contribution has shaped the world that we live in today. The RAF Museum Cosford is home to over 75 historic aircraft including the world’s oldest Spitfire, the unique […]
More InfoStunning 3,000-year-old gold pendant to go on public display for the first time Rare 3,000-year-old sun pendant to be displayed to the public for the first time at Shropshire Council’s Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery as part of the British Museum’s National Programmes. Shrewsbury Museum will also be fundraising to acquire other finds close […]
Read MoreWhen the suspended aircraft at the Royal Air Force Museum Midlands need a spring clean, it calls for a specialist team of dustbusters with a head for heights to carry out the work! Suspended from the ceiling, up to 100ft in the air, eight aircraft including a Vulcan bomber, will all be given a […]
Read MoreAs part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the opening of Blists Hill Victorian Town, Sir Neil Cossons, the first director of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust (1971 – 1983) and Britain’s […]
The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust is pleased to announce that the Museum of the Gorge in Ironbridge is now open following essential conservation work. Visitors to the museum, a former warehouse used to transport goods by river during the Industrial Revolution, are able to see the building’s architecture, enjoy new displays and learn more about […]
Read MoreSpitfire 10K: Date: 28 August 2022 Time: 10.00am Cost: Standard entry £22.50 (15+ years) Spitfire Family Dash / Run Date: 28 August 2022 Time: 9.30am / 9.45am Cost: £6.00 / £10.00 (suitable for all ages) The popular Spitfire 10K event will return to the Royal Air Force Museum Midlands on Sunday 28 August, giving runners the unique opportunity to […]
Read MoreIronbridge Gorge Museum Trust celebrates 150th anniversary of Jackfield Craven Dunnill Tile factory with £1.50 entry to Jackfield Tile Museum Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 February Sunday 25 February 2024 marks the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Craven Dunnill tile factory, now Jackfield Tile Museum. To celebrate, the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust is hosting […]
Read MoreShropshire, with its stunning countryside, rich history, and charming towns, offers an array of family-friendly attractions that won’t break the bank. Whether you’re exploring medieval castles, wandering through picturesque gardens, or enjoying hands-on activities, there’s something for everyone. In this listicle, we’ve curated the top 30 attractions in Shropshire that are perfect for families and […]
Read MoreA Second World War Vickers Wellington bomber has been restored to its former glory after more than a decade of conservation at the Royal Air Force Museum Midlands. The Wellington, one of only two remaining, has moved from the Conservation Centre into the public display hangar and will be the centre piece of a […]
Read More1. Shrewsbury Prison Break Are you up for the challenge? You’ve seen the films, you’ve seen the TV series. Now it’s time to put yourself to the test and see if you have what it takes to break out of a real prison in the world’s largest escape game! It’s an opportunity to test your […]
Read MoreStellar Space DJ, Cosmic Bar & Light Show at The Moon Exhibition Kick off Easter Bank Holiday weekend with an evening of cosmic culture at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery. […]