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Manston History Museum

RAF Manston History Museum preserves and shares the rich history of RAF Manston, showcasing artifacts and stories that highlight its significance in aviation and wartime history, while engaging the community through events and educational programs.

Would you like to join some of our regular Paranormal Teams who explore the history and artifacts within, gathering evidence to show how much Paranormal Activity there is here at the RAF Manston History Museum! ***DISCLAIMER***<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Limited accessibility via steep ramp</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Disabled toilet only available via main museum building (5 minute walk from event area)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">No dogs allowed due to paranormal activity</li></ul>

Psychic Fayre 20th September 2026

Come down to the museum for a one in a year opportunity to ride in fire trucks, go in a tank, climb into cockpits and there are many vehicles as well to look at. And also have a look around the museum at no extra charge

Wings and Wheels 2026

☀️ Summer Savings at the RAF Manston History Museum! ☀️ This summer, we&#39;re helping families make the most of the school holidays by passing on the benefits of the Government&#39;s Great British Summer Savings.From 20th July to 7th September 2026, children aged 5&ndash;16 can enjoy a Children&#39;s Lunch Box and Museum Entry for just &pound;5! Your child will receive: ✈️ Entry to explore the RAF Manston History Museum 🥪 A children&#39;s lunch box 🧱 A LEGO trail around the museum 🎉 A fun-filled day discovering aviation history We&#39;re open 7 days a week, 10:00am &ndash; 4:00pm, making it the perfect affordable family day out this summer. Come and explore our aircraft, exhibits, interactive displays, and see why RAF Manston played such an important role in Britain&#39;s aviation history. 📅&nbsp;Offer valid: 20th July &ndash; 7th September 2026 💷 Children&#39;s Lunch Box + Museum Entry: Only &pound;5 👧 Suitable for ages 5&ndash;16 We look forward to welcoming you this summer!

Summer Savings at the Museum 2026

Psychic Fayre 16th August 2026

Join us at RAF Manston History Museum for a special talk on the Panavia Tornado&nbsp;&nbsp;The subject will be the undervalued and very capable aircraft; the Panavia Tornado.&nbsp;We will cover the complicated developments, politics, contractual arrangements, the operational background, and the technical capability of this complicated and successful aircraft.&nbsp;The talkwill last for approximately forty minutes, where you will then have a cup of char and a slice of wad at our very own NAAFI Cafe and then a tour of our museum to end the day off.

Panavia Tornado Talk

Would you like to join some of our regular Paranormal Teams who explore the history and artifacts within, gathering evidence to show how much Paranormal Activity there is here at the RAF Manston History Museum! ***DISCLAIMER***<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Limited accessibility via steep ramp</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Disabled toilet only available via main museum building (5 minute walk from event area)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">No dogs allowed due to paranormal activity</li></ul>

Psychic Fayre 19th July 2026

Love trains? Love planes? Love automobiles? Come down to RAF Manston History Museum between the 24th October and 1st November 2026! There is no need to book and normal museum fees apply.

Skirmish at the Museum 2026

Would you like to join some of our regular Paranormal Teams who explore the history and artifacts within, gathering evidence to show how much Paranormal Activity there is here at the RAF Manston History Museum! ***DISCLAIMER***<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Limited accessibility via steep ramp</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Disabled toilet only available via main museum building (5 minute walk from event area)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">No dogs allowed due to paranormal activity</li></ul>

Psychic Fayre 21st June 2026

Join us for Comicon at the Museum! This event brings fiction to real life from Padme seeing a SEPECAT Jaguar to the Ghost busters keeping the Museum free from Ghosts like Slimer. Join our cosplay competition during the Comicon to see if you have the best cosplay.

Comicon at the Museum 2026

DESCRIPTION TO FOLLOW ***FEE***Fee for event entrance only. Seprate discounted fee for museum - just paying the difference.

RC Race & Display

Would you like to join some of our regular Paranormal Teams who explore the history and artifacts within, gathering evidence to show how much Paranormal Activity there is here at the RAF Manston History Museum! ***DISCLAIMER***<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Limited accessibility via steep ramp</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Disabled toilet only available via main museum building (5 minute walk from event area)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">No dogs allowed due to paranormal activity</li></ul>

Psychic Fayre 17th May 2026

Psychic Fayre 19th April 2026 

Come down to the museum for a one in a year opportunity to ride sin fire trucks, go in a tank, climb into cockpits and have a look around the museum at no extra charge

Open Cockpit Weekend 2026

Come down to RAF Manston History Museum and see the amazing history and aircraft we have. **PLEASE NOTE**Saturday and Sundays we are open 1 extra hour!

General Admission 2025/2026

Are you a Lego Enthusiast? And if that is the case come down to the Museum to meet up with like-minded Lego lovers at out family friendly exhibition week. There is also a Lego figure hunt where you search for the figures around the museum and win a prize... only &pound;1.50 There is no need to book and normal museum fees apply.

Bricks at the Museum 2026

Enter for a chance to win a Lego set valued at &pound;300!*** DISCLAIMER ***Raffle subject to reserve. If &pound;300 not made in ticket sales, raffle will not&nbsp;be drawn. *** The Lego Set ***Star Wars: The Battle of Endor 8038

Bricks at the Museum: Lego Raffle

SANTA AT THE MUSEUM -&nbsp;6th &amp; 7th December 2025 Come join us for Santa at the Museum!&nbsp;This year your visit with Santa is included in our normal admissions fee, however you will book a time slot for your visit to Santa. You are free to enter the museum at any time of the day, your time slot only applies to your time to see Santa.&nbsp;On-the-day tickets are still available, however due to unknown demands/queue times we cannot guarantee seeing Santa.&nbsp;PRESENTS ARE INCLUDED The Museum will be open as normal,&nbsp;so alongside visiting Santa please feel free to explore the Museum as you please. There will be additional stalls, vendors and entertainment for the family to enjoy, alongside a selection of sweet treats and delicious hot chocolates in the NAAFI Caf&eacute;. Please note there are NO REFUNDS AVAILABLEAnnual pass not valid for Santa Grotto bookingEvent is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances included but not limited to; weather conditions, mechanical breakdowns and shortage of volunteers and/or exhibitions. Queue times may vary.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Santa At The Museum 2025

Get an annual pass for the RAF Manston History Museum so you can come and see the amazing planes and history we have as many times as you want from now until this time next year!

Get an annual pass for the RAF Manston History Museum so you can come and see the amazing planes and history we have as many times as you want from now until this time next year!

RAF Manston History Museum's Annual Passes

Save Our Roof keeps RAF Manston History Museum open, dry, and safe for everyone who comes to explore our RAF and local history. Your gift goes directly towards repairing the roof, protecting original artifacts, photographs, and stories that tell Manston&rsquo;s past.

Save Our Roof keeps RAF Manston History Museum open, dry, and safe for everyone who comes to explore our RAF and local history.Your gift goes directly towards repairing the roof, protecting original artifacts, photographs, and stories that tell Manston’s past.

Rescue our Roof

Skirmish at the Museum 2027: Bikers brings together motorcycle passion and aviation history for a full‑on day at Manston History Museum 🏍️✈️. Expect classic and modern bikes alongside our aircraft and cockpit displays, with plenty to look at, photograph, and talk about. Your entry helps us keep local history alive. All proceeds go straight back into the Museum&mdash;supporting new aircraft, hands‑on exhibits, and future events for both children and adults to enjoy.

Skirmish at the Museum 2027: Bikers brings together motorcycle passion and aviation history for a full‑on day at Manston History Museum 🏍️✈️. Expect classic and modern bikes alongside our aircraft and cockpit displays, with plenty to look at, photograph, and talk about.Your entry helps us keep local history alive. All proceeds go straight back into the Museum—supporting new aircraft, hands‑on exhibits, and future events for both children and adults to enjoy.

Skirmish at the Museum 2027: Bikers

Come down to RAF Manston History Museum and see the amazing history and aircraft we have. **PLEASE NOTE**Saturday and Sundays we are open 1 extra hour!

General Admission 2026/2027

Psychic Fayre 18th October 2026

Model Fest at the Museum 2026

SANTA AT THE MUSEUM - 5th &amp; 6th December 2026 Come join us for Santa at the Museum!&nbsp;This year your visit with Santa is included in our normal admissions fee, however you will book a time slot for your visit to Santa. You are free to enter the museum at any time of the day, your time slot only applies to your time to see Santa.&nbsp;On-the-day tickets are still available, however due to unknown demands/queue times we cannot guarantee seeing Santa.&nbsp;PRESENTS ARE INCLUDED The Museum will be open as normal,&nbsp;so alongside visiting Santa please feel free to explore the Museum as you please. There will be additional stalls, vendors and entertainment for the family to enjoy, alongside a selection of sweet treats and delicious hot chocolates in the NAAFI Caf&eacute;. Please note there are NO REFUNDS AVAILABLEAnnual pass not valid for Santa Grotto bookingEvent is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances included but not limited to; weather conditions, mechanical breakdowns and shortage of volunteers and/or exhibitions. Queue times may vary.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Santa At The Museum  2026

Are you a Lego Enthusiast? And if that is the case come down to the Museum to meet up with like-minded Lego lovers at out family friendly exhibition week. There is also a Lego figure hunt where you search for the figures around the museum and win a prize... only &pound;1.50 There is no need to book and normal museum fees apply.

Manston History Museum

Manston History Museum

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General Admission 2026/2027

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Psychic Fayre 18th October 2026

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Model Fest at the Museum 2026

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Santa At The Museum 2026

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Bricks at the Museum 2027

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Skirmish at the Museum 2027: Bikers

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