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Wigram Aerodrome (ICAO: NZWG) is located in the Christchurch suburb of Sockburn, later to be split-suburb of Wigram and now split again as Wigram Skies. It was gifted by Sir Henry Wigram for the Canterbury (NZ) Aviation Company on 20 September 1916 and originally named Sockburn Airport.
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The Museum has large, open areas to explore, with ramps or elevator access to all display areas, as well as a spacious Café. The elevator is located in the Atrium, next to the Museum Store.
Accessible toilets can be found in two ground floor locations: 1. Main entrance foyer 2. Aircraft Hall
Certified service animals are welcome in our Museum. Please ensure your animal wears the appropriate coat and you can provide a valid ID card.
The Air Force Museum is an autism friendly museum, and we are developing resources to support this community. Quiet times: The Air Force Museum tends to be quieter on weekday afternoons during school term time, as most school visits occur in the morning. At weekends, the Museum is usually quietest between 3pm and 4.30pm (closing time), after birthd...
Our education and public programmes, including guided tours, can all be tailored to different needs or requirements. Please contact our friendly team more information: 1. Phone: 03 371 9600 2. Email: programmes@airforcemuseum.co.nz
If you have a group with particular access requirements, or you’d like more information about accessibility at the Air Force Museum, please contact us: 1. Phone: 03 371 9600 2. Email: info@airforcemuseum.co.nz
Air Force Museum of New Zealand. Explore. Open today from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Free entry. New exhibiton: Insights. Insights. Caldwell Gallery. From delicate pastel and crayon sketches to the brutality of a crash-damaged German bomber engine, Insights offers a tantalising peek at the breadth and depth of our collection.
Discover Historic Wigram. Embark on a self-guided tour of exploration and discovery around this historic former air base.
Whether you’re into aviation, or just looking for a way to spend a few memorable hours in Christchurch, the Air Force Museum of New Zealand should be on your to-do list. Built on the site of the original Air Force Base at Wigram, the museum has over 30 aircraft on display.
The RNZAF Museum at the former RNZAF Base Wigram, in Christchurch, is one of New Zealand's foremost museums of any sort, and is certainly the best aircraft museum in New Zealand. The museum has won many prestigious awards and it hosts thousands of visitors every year.
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The Air Force Museum of New Zealand is the national museum for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) and New Zealand military aviation, and stands on the site of the former air base at Wigram, Christchurch.
