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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.
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(click map for directions) |
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Opening times: |
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March - October
10am - 4pm (7 days a week)
November - February
10am - 3pm (4pm at weekends)
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*We are open all year except for a short break over Christmas
and New Year. |
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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
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Amenities: |
Museum Shop
NAAFI Emporium
NAAFI Cafe & external refreshment vehicles at events
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Aircraft exhibits: |
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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.
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