The Royal Navy operates on the sea, under the sea, on the land and in the air. Welcome to the Fleet Air Arm Museum - representing the flying arm of the Royal Navy.
Collections
Since 1964 the Fleet Air Arm Museum has been collecting material relating to the Royal Naval Air Service, the Fleet Air Arm and its context within naval aviation in general. The Museum now holds many thousands of objects ranging from complete aircraft to individual medals, photographs and documents. The collections are of international significance and cared for to the highest museum standards.
Learning
Learning for all schools, colleges and universities is core to the work of the Fleet Air Arm Museum. The Museum has an exciting and informative learning programme, with workshops designed to suit the needs of every Key Stage.
We offer:
Reduced admission for pre-booked students
Practical and activity based learning
Workshops tailored to your needs
NEW World War 1 exhibition with learning resources and workshops
Workshops and resources to compliment the National Curriculum and other schemes of work
Cross-curricular learning opportunities
Self-led museum discovery tours
Access to our handling collection
For further information and to view all the Workshops and Gallery Tours available please see the options below or contact our Learning & Public Programming Department on
01935 842633 or
julia.morris@nmrn.org.uk
Summer Opening Hours
Monday 30th March 2015 - Sunday 1st November 2015
Open daily, 10.00am to 5.30pm*
Late admission: 4.00pm
*Please note: because of the length of time it takes to explore the Carrier Exhibition in Hall 3, last entry to this Exhibition is 4.15pm.
Winter Opening Hours
2nd November 2015 until March 2016.
Open Wed to Sun, 10.00am to 4.30pm*
CLOSED Mondays and Tuesdays except during Somerset school holidays
Please note our Restaurant will remain open 7 days a week, 0930-1600 during our winter opening hours
Late admission: 3.00pm
*Please note: because of the length of time it takes to explore the Carrier Exhibition in Hall 3, last entry to this Exhibition is 3.15pm.
Children: children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Dogs: we regret no dogs, other than assistance dogs, are permitted into the Museum.
The Museum is open all year round, apart from Mondays and Tuesdays in our Winter Season when we are closed. We are also closed on 24/25/26 December.