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May half-term at the Blitz Museum

23 May – 31 May 2026 Open Sat & Sun, and specific days across the week
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Explore what life was like in wartime Coventry... Located in the corner of the Cathedral Ruins, the Blitz Museum is a treasure trove of 1940's memorabilia and artefacts. Visitors will learn more about the Coventry Blitz on 14th November 1940 in the period school room, and will then travel through a typical house of the time and learn more about life in this era from one of their friendly and knowledgeable volunteers.

Opening times during May half-term:

(please note this is entirely volunteer ran so opening times may change last minute we recommend following our Facebook page for up to date information)

Opening hours

The Blitz Museum is normally open over the spring and summer period every Saturday 11-3pm and Sundays 12-3pm.

May half-term opening hours

Saturday 23rd May 11-3pm

Sunday 24th May 12-3pm

Tuesday 26th May 11-3pm

Wednesday 27th May 11-3pm

Thursday 28th May 11-3pm

Friday 29th May 11-3pm

Saturday 30th May 11-3pm

Sunday 31st May 12-3pm

The Blitz Museum is a treasure trove of wartime Coventry memorabilia located in the Ruins, great for all the family, with incredibly knowledgeable volunteers. This is free to visit however donations are vital to helping keep it running.

Find out more about the Blitz Museum here.

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