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Event

Half Term: Code Breakers

Fri 14 Feb - Sun 16 Feb, 11:00 - 15:00

National Museum of Flight

Free with museum admission

About Half Term: Code Breakers

Join us at the National Museum of Flight this half term to learn how secret Second World War codes were made and broken.

During the Second World War, less than 10 miles from the museum’s home at East Fortune Airfield, women were being trained to be secret radio operators. They would go on to help spy on and disrupt the activities of Nazi invaders across Europe. 

Learn how secrets were hidden and shared during the Second World War with our family activities. Make your own code and learn how codes were broken. Then try your hand at Morse Code, semaphore and secret writing. 

Accessibility and facilities

We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit. 

Wheelchair access

Airfield

The site is wheelchair accessible. There is wheelchair access to the Object Store. 

The hangars have ramped access, however, due to the historic nature of our collection, Concorde is not accessible to everyone. 

Borrow a wheelchair

You can loan a wheelchair free of charge from the information desk at the museum shop. Please note that wheelchairs cannot be booked in advance. 

Toilets

There are toilets around the museum, which include accessible toilets and baby changing facilities. 

There is no Changing Places toilet at the museum.

Check the museum map or ask a member of staff for the nearest toilets. 

Assistance dogs

Guide dogs, hearing dogs and other recognised assistance dogs are admitted. 

Visit our accessibility page for general access information for the National Museum of Flight.

Ticketing terms and conditions

National Museums Scotland have a non-refundable and non-transferable ticketing policy. 

Please refer to our full Ticketing Terms and Conditions. 

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