Air Force Museum Christchurch
Air Force Museum Christchurch
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Discover one of the world’s premier military aviation collections at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand; from aircraft, engines and assorted displays to medals, pin-ups and parachute-silk wedding dresses.
Come and marvel at our collection of classic aircraft, be inspired by the bravery of present and past servicemen, servicewomen and their families, fly a simulator, take a guided tour and step back in time in a replica 1940’s home. Your journey through the Air Force Museum of New Zealand will be something very special.
Enjoy it more on our TOURS! You can explore the Air Force Museum yourself, but the best way to enjoy it fully is on one of our guided tours. For family fun sign on for the Air Force Adventure at the weekends, go deep ‘behind the scenes’ and catch our aircraft Restoration Projects in action on our daily Restoration Tours or uncover the fascinating history of Base Wigram on the Discover Wigram heritage walk.
FREE ADMISSION,
Tour charge applies,
Open daily 10am to 5pm.
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Andrew Hammond
Ranking: 9/10
A great museum; well laid out and very informative. Good range of aircraft on display and lots of other interesting things to see. Free entry but make sure you leave a donation
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Maxi Woedel
Ranking: 9/10
Free. Nice museum about the New Zealand Royal Air Force.
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Wolfgang and Christine
Ranking: 9/10
Nice small museum, definitely a must if you have some interest in the forces.
Wayne Schist
Ranking: 7/10
Good way to spend a couple of hours on a wet day.
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Angela Neville
Ranking: 9/10
Wonderful display of aircraft and air force history.
David Embling
Ranking: 10/10
Well set out.
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Uwe Henze
Ranking: 9/10
Lovely restored old planes, very interesting tour behind the scenery possible, with competent explanations of the work of rebuilding an aircraft.
Lyn Deavin
Ranking: 8/10
Very good museum with interesting and well displayed exhibits.