Kia Ora, Welcome to the Air Force Museum

The Air Force Museum of New Zealand extends a warm invitation to all locals, travellers, explorers and visitors to Aotearoa-New Zealand

If you’re planning your holiday and busy creating a bucket-list of the best things to see and do in New Zealand, be sure to add a visit to the Air Force Museum in Christchurch. We are proud to have fast become one of the Christchurch’s premier attractions and an absolute must-do activity for every visitor to the South Island and local alike!

Discover New Zealand’s military aviation story at the place where it all began. Explore the diverse collection at your own pace through immersive exhibitions, or join our Daily Tour. View the historic aircraft on display, embark on a Museum Hunt with the kids, or test your flying skills in the ‘Mosquito Mission’ flight simulator!

If you’re interested in aviation history or the lore and legends of the RNZAF and the ANZACs (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps), you will love the opportunity to Engage with stories of the men and women who have helped shape New Zealand’s military aviation journey. Reflect on stories of service and sacrifice through years of war and peace from the unique perspective of Kiwi pilots and ground crew.

We’ve designed our museum experience to be equally as suitable a destination for families with young children as for passionate aircraft enthusiasts. It’s free admission for all and open from 9.30am to 4.30pm every day of the year except Christmas Day.

We welcome you to browse our website and would love you to stop by as you make your way around New Zealand. We consistently achieve respected lists of ‘top 10 things to do in Christchurch’, so find out what all the fuss is about for yourself!

Rave reviews for Air Force Museum on Tripadvisor

We achieved the 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award, we’ve been rated “excellent” by over 600 travellers, and we’re #3 of 232 things to do in Christchurch – just saying!

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The Air Force Museum of New Zealand is rated #3 of 232 Christchurch activities on Trip Advisor, putting our Museum in the highest echelon of Christchurch things to do, including other such iconic attractions as the Gondola, Botanic Gardens, Zoos (Orana Park & Willowbank) and the legendary Christchurch Trams. Visitors to Christchurch who’ve enjoyed the Canterbury Museum and International Antarctic Centre in particular, will be sure to love the Air Force Museum.