Birthday Parties
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A fun birthday party they’ll remember!
Every child is unique, so our party options are flexible. Please don’t hesitate to contact us regarding any special requirements or requests.
Party Times: Saturday and Sunday: 10.00am, 1.00pm and 2.15pm
Minimum Numbers: Minimum numbers of eight children are required for each party booking.
To enquire about booking a party, please contact our Visitor Host team.
Phone: (03) 371 9600, Email: programmes@airforcemuseum.co.nz
All you need to know about Museum birthday parties
Air and Sea Adventure – Ages 3-4 years
Your chance to become air crew under training, learn about parachutes, and how to survive at sea!
An immersive, multi-sensory experience, designed especially for preschoolers.
Birthday activities include:
- Dress-ups
- Parachute games
- Climb inside a real life raft and Iroquois helicopter!
- Go ‘fishing’
- Invitation packs available for a small extra charge
Please note that the activity component of this party runs for 45 minutes rather than 1 hour, and goodie bags are not included.
Helicopter Rescue Party – Ages 6+
Become Air Force disaster relief crew – board the Iroquois helicopter and carry out a supply drop before jumping out for target marking practice!
Birthday activities include:
- Dress up in flight suits
- Make ‘dog tags’ (name tags)
- Learn how to stand at attention, at ease, and salute
- Pretend flight and supply drop out of an Iroquois helicopter
- Grenade throwing (water balloons)
- Photo opportunity in front of a historic RNZAF aircraft
- Goodie bags included
- Invitation packs available for a small extra charge
Party Details
Party Times: Saturday and Sunday: 10.00am, 1.00pm and 2.15pm
Minimum Numbers: Minimum numbers of eight children are required for each party booking.
Cost: Please contact our Visitor Host team for more information.
Huey Patrol Party – Ages 7+
Experience a troop patrol exercise using our Bell UH-1H Iroquois helicopter (affectionately known as a Huey), develop your aim and throw grenades (water balloons), and learn how to camouflage yourself for the environment!
Birthday activities include:
- Dress in flights suits, and camo. face paint
- Get ‘issued’ dog tags (service name tags) and a helmet.
- Learn how to stand to attention, at ease, and salute.
- Experience a troop patrol simulation.
- Grenade throwing (water bombs)
- Goodie bags included.
- Iroquois photo opportunity
- Invitations packs available for a small extra charge
Please note: This party option is very active and involves noisy participation. If you have a child who prefers quiet activities, please contact our Visitor Host team to discuss alternative options.
Contact Us
To enquire about booking a party or if you have any questions please contact us using the form below or phone (03) 371 9600.
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