The Blitz Museum is normally open on every Saturday between late February and mid-October, as well as on weekdays during Coventry school holidays.

Transport yourself back to the 1940s Coventry at the Blitz Museum!

Coventry Blitz Museum | Museums in Coventry

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 hours

• Saturday: 10am - 4pm
• Sunday: 12pm - 3pm
• Weekdays: 11am - 3pm (during school holidays only)

No tickets required. Admission is FREE but donations are encouraged to support the work of the museum and it's volunteers.  

The Blitz Museum is entirely run by volunteers and sometimes events in the Ruins or inclement weather conditions or volunteer shortages may mean reduced opening hours, so please check in advance by calling 02476 521234 if you are planning on making a special trip.