Current

Breaking the Glass Ceiling- Women in The Air Force

Seventy years ago this year, the first group of women entered service in support of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) during World War Two. Since then, thousands of women have served in an ever increasing variety of roles, changing the existing boundaries of opportunities within the Service. Often reflecting dynamic changes in wider society over time in the armed forces, women continue to push through a perceived ‘glass ceiling’ imposed by contemporary social attitudes limiting what they could achieve. This exhibition tells these changing stories of women in the RNZAF in war and peace up to the present day. This exhibition is currently showing, is free and is open during museum hours.

Horizon to Horizon Gallery: The Flightpath of our Air Force

The Horizon to Horizon Gallery tells the story of the Royal New Zealand Air Force from its inception to the current day. The gallery features a backlit timeline which arcs through the centre of the space, display cases featuring the stories of men and women who have served with the Air Force and celebrating their contributions, great and small, and selected artefacts that relate to the different eras of the Air Force. These range from uniforms and weapons, to silverware and “Fanshaw” the bear mascot of No 75 Squadron.

For more images of the Horizon to Horizon Gallery and our other current exhibitions view our Exhibitions Gallery.

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Wartime Family Home

Step back in time and experience World War Two on the Home Front in our authentically recreated 1940’s home.  Interactive displays capture the life of a wartime New Zealand family – a world away from the marvels of modern technology. 

The Wartime Family Home is available as part of our 1940s Tea Parties - enjoy a delicious morning or afternoon tea in our authentic wartime home to the sounds of Glenn Miller!

For more images of the Wartime Family Home and our other current exhibitions view our Exhibitions Gallery.