Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum

Directions

The museum is at The Airfield, Manston Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 5DF. From the A299, follow signs towards Ramsgate, then Manston/Airport and the brown tourism signs to the museum. Full directions: https://www.spitfiremuseum.org.uk/visiting-location

Facilities

The museum has displays and artefacts alongside the preserved Spitfire and Hurricane, a small shop and a car park. Check the official website for current visitor facilities and events.

Access

Access information and visitor arrangements are available from the museum. Contact the team before travelling if you have specific access needs: enquiries@spitfiremuseum.org.uk.

Prices

Admission prices and donation information are confirmed by the museum for the current season. Check before travelling: https://www.spitfiremuseum.org.uk/visiting

Opening Times

Opening dates and times can vary, including for special events. Check the official website before travelling: https://www.spitfiremuseum.org.uk/visiting

Group Visits

Groups are welcome by arrangement. Contact the museum early to discuss coach parking, group size and a suitable visit: enquiries@spitfiremuseum.org.uk.

History

Located on the historic RAF Manston airfield, the museum preserves a Supermarine Spitfire Mk XVI and Hawker Hurricane Mk IIc, with artefacts that explore East Kent’s crucial wartime role.

Schools

School and youth groups can contact the museum to discuss a visit focused on local history, aviation and the Second World War: enquiries@spitfiremuseum.org.uk.