City Of Norwich Aviation Museum

02/06/2026

Behind every aircraft, exhibition, event, and visitor experience at CNAM is a team of dedicated volunteers who help keep our museum flying. ✈️💙

As we mark Volunteers' Week, everyone at CNAM would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteers.

Your time, enthusiasm, knowledge, and dedication help make everything we do possible. Whether you're welcoming visitors, supporting events, caring for collections, sharing stories, assisting with projects, or working behind the scenes, your contribution plays a vital role in preserving and celebrating our aviation heritage.

Every hour you give, every skill you share, and every challenge you help us overcome strengthens our museum and enriches the experience of all who visit.

Our volunteers are at the heart of CNAM, and we are proud to recognise the commitment, passion, and community spirit you bring throughout the year.

Thank you for everything you do. Your efforts make a real difference, and CNAM would not be the same without you. 💙

01/06/2026

29/05/2026

Are we worth a visit?

People often ponder whether to visit museums in their spare time, and often overlook certain places as they think the museum will be a one trick pony!

Well we would suggest you check out some of the reviews written about the CNAM on Tripadvisor to see what real people have made of their visits.

There are over 300 reviews on the Tripadvisor website, and the overall impression made on our visitors was that the museum was definately worth the visit due to it's extensive collection of aircraft, artefacts, and history.

Check them out at
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186342-d296762-Reviews-City_of_Norwich_Aviation_Museum-Norwich_Norfolk_East_Anglia_England.html

Full details about admissions and opening times can be found here - https://www.cnam.org.uk/visit/

28/05/2026

Please be aware that Norfolk County Council will be undertaking roadworks between May 25th and July 3rd in the area near the museum. Access to the museum will still be permitted, although there may be minor delays if temporary traffic lights are in effect.

You can get more details from NCC's Roadworks pages here - https://one.network/uk/norfolk.

26/05/2026

Bag a bargain!!

Did you know the CNAM not only has it's own gift shop in the museum, but we sell some products via Ebay? It's a great opportunity to pick up something and support the museum to help it's running.

Visit our ebay page at https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/cnam14

24/05/2026

Just a reminder to let you all know that we are open as usual on the May Bank Holiday on Monday May 25th.

You can get details about admissions and times directly on our website at https://www.cnam.org.uk/visit/

21/05/2026

We are members of the Aviation Heritage UK organisation that runs to support aviation heritage groups and museums.

They represent the needs and aspirations of Britain’s unique aviation collections, and hold regular Members’ meetings around the country enabling discussions and networking, and the sharing of examples of best practice.

A range of activities from safety training to skills education are held at Members’ own locations. Loans for projects are available, together with advice on funding opportunities.

Members of Aviation Heritage UK are inspiring the young of today to become the pilots, engineers and technicians of the future.

Pay them a visit at their website here to find out more - https://aviationheritageuk.org/

18/05/2026

Remembering our Vulcan's history...

Avro Vulcan XM612 was built in February 1964 and entered service with the RAF's 9 Squadron at the Coningsby and Cottesmore Wing the following month . In March 1968 it spent one month based at the A&AEE at Boscombe Down.

Next was a move to Waddington and 101 Squadron in 1975 and then 44 Squadron in 1981. During the Falkland Islands War, XM612 was one of the aircraft sent to Ascension Island to fly ‘Black Buck’ missions against the Argentine forces entrenched on the Falklands. Although it didn’t actually see combat, it did help by proving the importance of the air-refuelling fleet.

After the Falklands war, XM612 returned to 44 Squadron to see out its remaining service life.

On 30th January 1983, XM612 flew into Norwich Airport to retire after 19 years of dedicated service, where she still lives today.

Tours of the Vulcan are available (based on staff availability) to give you the chance to see the flightdeck and inner workings of this classic British V Force bomber.

Get opening times and admission details at https://www.cnam.org.uk/visit/