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RAF Manston History Museum

RAF Manston History Museum preserves the history of the former RAF Manston airfield through aircraft, cockpits, vehicles, military artefacts, photographs and local stories, with a visitor collection that changes through restoration and special events. The operator publishes current summer access 10:00-16:00 Monday-Sunday with last recommended entry 15:15, and winter access 10:00-15:00 Monday-Friday and 10:00-16:00 Saturday-Sunday with the same volunteer-availability caveat. Admission is £7 adults 16+, £3.50 children under 16, £6 concessions, £4 carers and £20 family; group rates are published for school and adult groups. The NAAFI Cafe operates alongside the museum, and events include aircraft cockpit access, talks, Wings and Wheels and model festivals. The museum is at RAF Manston History Museum, Manston Road, Ramsgate, Kent CT12 5DF, United Kingdom; check the operator for volunteer, event and schedule changes. It is distinct from the nearby Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum and Manston airport operations.

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Name
RAF Manston History Museum
Region
EU
Type
museum

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Description
RAF Manston History Museum preserves the history of the former RAF Manston airfield through aircraft, cockpits, vehicles, military artefacts, photographs and local stories, with a visitor collection that changes through restoration and special events. The operator publishes current summer access 10:00-16:00 Monday-Sunday with last recommended entry 15:15, and winter access 10:00-15:00 Monday-Friday and 10:00-16:00 Saturday-Sunday with the same volunteer-availability caveat. Admission is £7 adults 16+, £3.50 children under 16, £6 concessions, £4 carers and £20 family; group rates are published for school and adult groups. The NAAFI Cafe operates alongside the museum, and events include aircraft cockpit access, talks, Wings and Wheels and model festivals. The museum is at RAF Manston History Museum, Manston Road, Ramsgate, Kent CT12 5DF, United Kingdom; check the operator for volunteer, event and schedule changes. It is distinct from the nearby Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum and Manston airport operations.
Latitude
51.34958
Location
Longitude
1.34812
Operational Status
operational
Ownership
private

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Creation Time
August 14, 2026 at 04:07:29 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 04:07:29 UTC