Air Force Museum of New Zealand, Christchurch

Name: Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Address: 45 Harvard Avenue, Christchurch, 8062, New Zealand
Telephone: +64 3-343 9532

#42 among attractions in Christchurch

Museum, Specialty museum, Event space

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Air Force Museum of New Zealand, Christchurch

Facts and practical information

The Air Force Museum of New Zealand, formerly called The Royal New Zealand Air Force Museum, is located at Wigram, the RNZAF's first operational base, in Christchurch, in the South Island of New Zealand. It opened on 1 April 1987 as part of the celebrations for the RNZAF's 50th anniversary, and is primarily a museum of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, its predecessor, the New Zealand Permanent Air Force and New Zealand squadrons of the Royal Air Force. The Air Force Museum of New Zealand's mission is to preserve and present the history of New Zealand military aviation for commemoration, learning, inspiration and enjoyment. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°32'50"S, 172°32'53"E

Address

45 Harvard AvenueWigramChristchurch 8062 New Zealand

Contact

+64 3-343 9532

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Air Force Museum of New Zealand – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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