Flying Museum becomes ‘Spying Museum’ this half-term

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 20:16

Young spies can learn about espionage at the Army Flying Museum

The world of secret agents will be explored at the Army Flying Museum at Middle Wallop this half term.

From 10am each day over the half-term break, the Army Flying Museum team are inviting visitors to uncover clever disguises, hidden explosives, invisible ink, secret message pigeons as well as discover gadgets used by wartime spies.

Visitors to the popular attraction in Middle Wallop are also invited to lift objects to uncover their hidden uses and test their observation skills.

The museum has arranged for fake glasses and coded messages as well as hidden radios and ‘explosive poo’ to be part of visitors’ experience.

Museum entrants will also be able to uncover the stories of real-life Secret Agents as part of a ‘fun code cracking trail’ around the Museum

On Monday, Wednesday and Thursday of this half-term, people attending the Museum are encouraged to pick up a ‘Top-Secret Mission Booklet’ from the Museum Shop to begin a secret assignment. If visitors solve clues hidden around the venue, they can claim a reward.

Lucy Johnson, CEO of the Army Flying Museum said, “We always enjoy offering a variety of free family activities during the school holidays and it is also lovely to see the soft play area and the outdoor playground being used so much. These activities really do give visitors so much added value for their annual passes.”

All activities are included with a general admission ticket which gives visitors a free annual pass to the Museum.

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