While most exhibits are aero-engine related, there is an increasing proportion of items relevant to marine and land vehicle engines reflecting the historical importance and current growth of these businesses in Rolls-Royce.

The Derby & Hucknall, Bristol and Coventry branches have workshop facilities where engines and related artefacts are preserved and restored for exhibition. A wide variety of these engines, as well as other exhibits, are on permanent display.

Each branch undertakes to present a series of lectures each year on a variety of subjects both historical and topical, given by past and present engineering staff and also by guest speakers. Entry to these lectures is free and all are welcome.