RAFA and Veterans Day @ NASAM

The Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum will be open as usual on Sunday the 7th of August 2022. We will be open from 1000 until 1600. This will be a Special Events Day at the Museum.

This is the

Royal Air Forces Association and Veterans Day

at the Museum.

Come along and meet members of the local Royal Air Forces Association and other Military Veterans. Enjoy talking to these veterans and spend time looking at the multitude of artefacts, the many aircraft and cockpits scattered throughout the site, in the main hangar complex as well as in the outside themed museum rooms.

In addition to the variety of things to see and do as detailed below, there will be 40s style live music in the main hangar.

Although this is a special events day, we are open to the public, there is no need to book, just turn up on the day. Free entry and free parking make this an affordable and great family day out. Bring the dog with you; we welcome well-behaved dogs provided they are kept on a lead (not in the shop please).

When you get here:

Lots to See

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Come along and see one of the region’s premier aviation museums at the centre of East Anglia. Enjoy a family day out with lots to do and see. With the museum being free to park and free to enter, this is a reasonable day out and a chance to see a plethora of aviation items. Located on the site can be found; 60+ aircraft and cockpits on display, 1000s of related aviation artefacts from the early 1900s through to more modern times.

In addition to the main hangars, the rooms behind the shop and the outside aircraft exhibits, there are separate buildings dedicated to Coastal Command/Air Sea Rescue, The Royal Observer Corps, RAF Bomber Command and the 446 USAAF Bomb Group.

Provided we have sufficient volunteers on the day, we are aiming, to have Aircraft Cockpits Open for you to look inside. There will be an aircraft access charge, but this is through a booklet (cost £5.00), which entitles you to come back and visit those cockpits you did not see on the day. The booklet is valid for 12 months.

Again, provided there are sufficient volunteers available, there will be Flight Simulators to fly and Military Weapons to see (no charge for the Flight Simulators).

We are Family Friendly

With a family-friendly atmosphere, all are welcome. No advance booking is necessary, just turn up on the day.

The on-site shop has both museum and aircraft-related items for sale. Items range in price from “pocket money” upwards, with lots of models and toys for the children. The shop also serves drinks, sweets and ice creams. With picnic tables scattered throughout the site, there is plenty of space to sit, relax and enjoy a refreshment break.

We are Dog Friendly

We have plenty of space for the whole family including the family dog. Dogs are welcome in all areas apart from the cockpits and the shop. We do, however, request you keep your dogs on a leash at all times.

We are Wheelchair Friendly

We are wheelchair friendly in all areas apart from aircraft cockpits.

Visit the NAAFI Café

In addition to the shop serving some refreshments, the NAAFI Café will be open in the main hangar. The NAAFI will be serving hot drinks and light snacks throughout the day.

Updates

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Would You Like To Help

There are a number of ways you can help the museum if you wish to do so. Especially for a volunteer-run charity organisation such as the Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum. You could become a Museum Member by paying a small fee each year, or you could make a one-off donation to help with our running costs.

To become a Museum Member or a Volunteer Member please click on the appropriate button below to see the details on our main website.

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