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Airfix ‘Make and Paint’

Try out your model making skills with this free family activity. Make your own Airfix model and paint it too. Once completed, it is yours to take home. Suitable for ages 8+. Alternative craft activity available for younger children. Included in museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Launch of ‘Fighter Command and the Battle for Britain’ CD – Free Concert.

Enjoy a free concert of 1930s and 1940s music performed by Entertaining People to mark the launch of 'Fighter Command and the Battle for Britain' CD. Limited seats available. Contact the museum to book your free place. Email [email protected], call 020 8950 5526 ext 201 or pop into the museum on one of our open days … Continue reading Launch of ‘Fighter Command and the Battle for Britain’ CD – Free Concert.

Friday Morning Talks: Working with Battle of Britain Veterans

A talk by Group Captain Patrick Tootal about his involvement with Battle of Britain veterans as Secretary to the Memorial Trust and Fighter Association and as Trustee of the Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust. Included in museum admission or £3 donation.

Audio Described Evening

Join us for the launch of our new live audio described tours for blind or partially sighted people. Refreshments included. Free. Limited places, advanced booking required. Contact the museum on [email protected] or 020 8950 5526, extension 201.

Friday Morning Talks: Britain’s Finest Hour

A talk by Sharon Ward. Based on research from original WWII documents, this talk will explain how the people & technology of Fighter Command was able to detect, track & successfully intercept the attack of the Luftwaffe. Included in museum admission or £3 donation.

Vintage Hair Workshop

Learn how to create a 1940s Hollywood Glamour hair-style, through this hands-on workshop with an experienced vintage hair stylist. £25 (£30 including museum admission). Advance booking required by Friday 6th May. Email [email protected], call 020 8950 5526 ext 201 or pop into the museum on one of our open days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday).

‘Botanical Bentley’ Art Workshop

Take part in our art workshop inspired by the Museum's beautiful gardens. The artwork created will form part of a temporary exhibition. Included in museum admission.

Afternoon Tea

Enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea in the Museum's vintage cafe. £19.50 per person (£24.50 including museum admission). £24.50 per person including a glass of Prosecco (£29.50 including museum admission). Advance booking required by Friday 20th May. Email [email protected], call 020 8950 5526 ext 201 or pop into the museum on one of our open days … Continue reading Afternoon Tea