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RAF Manston History Museum
   

 

RAF Manston History Museum located in Kent near Ramsgate is a museum dedicated to the military and commercial history of the airport from its inception in 1916 until its commercial closure in 2014. The airport played important roles in the first and second world wars. Exhibits Range from replicas of first world war biplanes to genuine cold war jets. The museum has an extensive gallery of photographs covering the duration of the airport’s existence. Visitors are recommended to allow one and a half to two hours to fully experience the museum.

During the year 2026 we will be welcoming many new exhibits. Please look at our website to see our latest events, how to coordinate any group visits ,and view our accessibility guide. Also take the opportunity to visit our NAAFI Café to grab a cup of tea and a slice of cake or a larger meal whilst you are with us.


 

RAF Manston History Museum

Manston Road,

Ramsgate,

Kent, CT12 5DF

Tel: 01843 825224

Website

 



(click map for directions)

Opening times:

 

March - October

10am - 4pm (7 days a week)

 

November - February

10am - 3pm (4pm at weekends)

 

*We are open all year except for a short break over Christmas and New Year.

Admission Prices:

 

Adult - £7.00

Child (5 - 15yrs) - £3.50

Concession - £6.00

Carer - £3.50

Family (2 adults + up to 4 children) - £20.00


Amenities:

Museum Shop

NAAFI Emporium

NAAFI Cafe & external refreshment vehicles at events


Aircraft exhibits:
 

Complete Airframes
Blackburn Buccaneer
Canadair T-133 Silver Star
De Havilland Chipmunk
English Electric Lightning
Gloster Meteor
Hunting Percival Jet Provost
Nieuport 17 (Replica)
PZL – Mielec Iskra
Sepecat Jaguar
Sopwith Strutter (Replica)
Taylorcraft Auster
Westland Wessex

Cockpits
Avro Vulcan
Blackburn Buccaneer
English Electric Canberra
Hawker Hunter
Hawker Siddeley Nimrod
Handley -Page Victor
Panavia Tornado

Other Exhibits
Replica V1
Fire engines and tanks at external events
Aircraft Simulators (one active)
1940’s Experience
Uniform Room
Engine Hangar
Missiles
Ejector Seats
Armoury
Extensive photo gallery.


Photos: (click to view larger files)