π 45 Harvard Avenue, Wigram, Christchurch
π Address: 45 Harvard Avenue, Wigram, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
π Phone: +64 3 371 9600
π Website: airforcemuseum.co.nz
It is a must-visit for anyone curious about aviation or history. You can freely explore the area, and the displays are informative and impressive. Educational, engaging, and inspiring β a true gem! Totally FREE!
I've been to the museum several times over the years and it continues to evolve and add exhibits. Mind you I do miss the Canberra bomber that used to be a major attraction. The staff are helpful and entry is free. The aircraft on display are very interesting and have history with NZ including the Skyhawk, Spitfire, Mustang and DC3. Apart from the planes there are hundreds of other exhibits and a small gift shop.
It is $15NZD for entry for international guests & $5 for the tour. I still highly recommend for aerospace enthusiasts as they have many cool planes on display. Take the tour if you do come it is worth the $5 as they show you extra displays not available with your regular entry. Really cool place to visit and their restoration work is incredible.
Free entry, lots of parking, staff were friendly and helpful, quick snack at the cafe before we started was nice. You dont even need to be an aviation enthusiasts to come have a look here and youll easily spend a good hour or more looking around. Paid guided tour on offer but managed fine getting around on our own with the supplied map. Was hoping to see the Hercules on display but no. Gift shop on the way out was worth a look. Take a jacket because i froze my butt off looking at the planes lol
Highly recommended for everyone in the family. A beautiful free (donations are welcome) museum, filled with far more aircrafts than we initially expected. Lots to read and discover, displays were well put together and the pacing through the exhibits is perfect. If you need a break, there is a simple cafe, a lovely little gift shop and peaceful grounds. Wish we had more time to explore this past visit. We will have to set aside more time the next visit!
Wonderful museum with lots to see and learn about. So many amazing aircraft on display! I loved reading the personal stories of the people in aviation in New Zealand.
I visited here on the day that should hold an air show, but it was canceled due to the bad weather, which was such a shame. There were so many cool air force stuffs from the gear they carry to actual fighter helicopters and jets with their engine showed. There was also a vintage cars demonstration that day, they are so beautiful and classic with wooden body and wire rims.
Today was an exhibition day at museum .. lots of peoples were there. We got a chances to saw live jets flying over , There were Lots of activities for the kids as well . A good place for a family visits . Enough car parking space and there is also cafeβοΈ β
Aircraft exhibition is really good, can know about the history of airplanes. Itβs free for entry, there is a small market inside the museum on every Sunday.
Wonderful museum for absolutely free! The air force museum is packed with amazing exhibits, interactive activities, digital games, information plaques, planes and cockpits you can sit in, and more. This is a great place to bring kids, and adults of all ages. You will leanr a lot of about the long and interesting history of great kiwi heroes. The planes are also very gorgeous and well kept.
Air Force Museum of New Zealand is located at 45 Harvard Avenue, Wigram, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
You can contact Air Force Museum of New Zealand at +64 3 371 9600
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