Midland Air Museum
Incorporating The Sir Frank Whittle Heritage Centre
About the museum
The Midland Air Museum as it is today represents many years of dedicated commitment by our volunteers and staff who have helped to establish one of the country’s leading self-funded independent aviation museums.
We believe it is very important that our museum provides the opportunity for visitors of all ages to experience the world of aviation in a friendly and informal environment.
In 2008 we acquired the status of a Nationally Accredited Museum which is a recognition of our achievements over many years. This award is one that we are very proud of and is also a benchmark for our ongoing future development.
Our exhibits
Local aviation history is strongly featured in the Wings Over Coventry gallery on the mezzanine floor of the main hangar, showcasing products from local manufacturers, particularly Armstrong-Whitworth, Armstrong-Siddeley (and successors Bristol-Siddeley and Rolls-Royce, Humber, Alvis and Dunlop.
With one of the City of Coventry’s most famous sons – Sir Frank Whittle – being regarded as the Father of the Jet Age, it is no coincidence that the Museum’s strongest theme is the development of the jet and jet-powered aircraft. The story of the jet is an international one and our range of jet aircraft exhibits reflect that, ranging from the Swedish SAAB J29 Tunnan, Dassault Mystère IVA, the English Electric Lightning, right through to the mighty American McDonnell-Douglas F-4C Phantom II.
The incredible variety of designs produced by the British aircraft industry in the 1950s and 1960s is represented at the Museum – from carrier-borne types such as the Hawker Sea Hawk, de Havilland Sea Vixen, Fairey Gannet and Sea Harrier to RAF fighters such as the Vampire, Meteor, Hunter, Javelin and Lightning. The jet bomber force is represented too, most notably by the English Electric Canberra and the huge Avro Vulcan 4-engined nuclear bomber. We also have several military trainers including the American Lockheed T-33, the Polish PZL Iskra and the British Vampire T.11.
Tornado GR4 with the Mi-24 Hind behind it
Plan Your Visit
Opening Times
The museum is open between 10.00am and 5.00pm April to October, and between 10.00am and 4.30pm November to March.
We are closed between December 24th and 27th inclusive, but open every other day of the year.
Admission Prices
| Adult (16+ years) | £10.50 |
| Child (5-15 years) | £5.50 |
| OAP / Student | £9.75 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £30.50 |
If you are a UK taxpayer and would like to gift aid your admission, please ask at reception for details.
Finding Us
Postcode for your sat nav: CV3 4FR.
The Museum is located near Baginton Village on Rowley Road, adjacent to the northern boundary of Coventry Airport, south of the A45. We’re easy to find and the Museum is well signposted from the A45. Once on the road between the A45 roundabout and Baginton village you can’t miss us, or our Vulcan! Click on the map for a detailed road map.
Free car parking is provided for up to 100 vehicles (including coaches), with several spaces closest to the entrance reserved for Disabled Badge holders.
Facilities
Shop & Argosy Tea Room
We have a shop and café in the museum entrance, both of which can be visited without paying museum admission.
We have a well-stocked shop selling model kits, diecast models, toys, books, magazines, paintings, prints, posters, souvenirs and other aviation-related items. We can order in any particular item you may be after if we don’t already stock it.
Take a break during your tour, and sit down in the warm and cosy Argosy Tea Room – have a bite to eat and then continue at your leisure. We offer a menu of light snacks and refreshments including hot and cold drinks, toasted sandwiches with various fillings and cakes. If it’s sunny outside you can of course take your meal outside to one of the picnic tables distributed throughout the external display area.
Group Visits and Conferencing
The museum is suited for group visits, including business and club meetings and conferences.
Conferencing and Meeting Room
The Argosy Centre located next to the main museum hangar is a spacious and airy building designed for holding club & society meetings, conferences, product launches, seminars, business meetings, AGMs, talks, presentations etc. Up to 80 people can be comfortably accommodated within.
A projector, screen and flip charts are all available for you to use. Catering facilities are also available.
To hire this facility, please contact us.
Educational Visits
The museum is ideally suited to educational visits by school parties or other organised groups (for example Scouts and Guides); our Education Centre, guided tours and worksheet packs are available by prior arrangement. These have been tailored to the requirements of the National Curriculum.
We also have an outreach programme where we visit schools, putting on presentations and bringing along relevant exhibits.
To organise a visit, please contact us.
Commercial Filming
We can provide a venue for commercial filming and photography with access available to most exhibits.
Please contact us with details of your requirements and we’ll do our utmost to help make your project a success.
Talks
We can provide speakers for informative and entertaining talks about a variety of subjects relating to local aviation history, aviation preservation, the challenges of running a museum, etc.
Please contact us to enquire about availability and our very reasonable rates.
Events
Below are some upcoming events at the museum.
Coventry & Warwickshire IPMS Model Show
Sunday 22nd June 2025, 10.00am-4.00pm
Join us for a day of admiring model aircraft built by the Coventry & Warwickshire IPMS and buying and selling modelling-related items such as kits, paints, tools and other accessories.
Parking is free and admission gives access to the whole museum, including any aircraft cockpits, such as the Vulcan, that are open on the day (subject to weather and volunteer availability).
A must visit for all aviation and aviation modelling enthusiasts!
The model club meets at the museum on the first and third Friday of the month. For more information, please visit their website.
Aviation Fair
Sunday 19th October 2025, 10.00am-4.00pm
Come along for a day of buying and selling aircraft-related items such as books, models and kits, militaria, airline memorabilia and much more!
Parking is free and admission gives access to the whole museum, including any aircraft cockpits, such as the Vulcan, that are open on the day (subject to weather and volunteer availability).
For enquiries and stall bookings please contact Carl McQuaide on 07903 848726.
A must visit for all aircraft enthusiasts!
Contact Us
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For the latest updates on the museum, check out our Instagram: @midlandairmuseum
Please note, the Instagram page is volunteer-run. For all enquiries, please contact the museum directly using the details below.
Contact Details
Address
Midland Air Museum,
Rowley Road,
Baginton,
Warwickshire,
CV3 4FR,
United Kingdom.
Telephone and e-mail
(02476) 301033
midlandairmuseum@btconnect.com
Research Services
We are pleased to provide a paid research service – please detail your enquiry and we will be pleased to let you know whether we can assist and quote the likely fees involved.