Education

The Air Force Museum provides New Zealand schools with valuable hands-on learning experiences not usually seen in the classroom.  Our education programmes are not only fun and educational, but are also specifically designed to help meet objectives in the New Zealand curriculum. Quotes from teachers: "This was a fantastic visit, easy for teachers and informative for children." "Many thanks for putting on such a superb day for us. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt so much. The talk hasn't stopped since, and we have all sorts of wonderful learning continuing to happen. "From a teacher's point of view it is great to have a programme that is thoroughly organised and professionally delivered."

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Flexibility

Here at Air Force Museum we are very keen to meet your curriculum needs.  If our programmes don’t quite match your required specific learning outcomes we are happy to adapt them or create a new programme for you; please discuss your needs with the Education Officer.

Examples of additional learning areas that we have covered for recent school visits are; the RNZAF in Antarctica, Exhibition Design, Fashion at War, War & Aviation, Children at War, Heroes & Pride, and ANZAC Day.

Students with special needs and abilities can be catered for, including English Language students.

Educators at the Air Force Museum

The Air Force Museum has qualified teachers who develop the education programmes and who can also help you develop a programme to meet your objectives.  Please make sure that you phone and talk through your programme to ensure your visit is meeting your needs.

Purpose-Built Interactive Classroom and Simulator Room

Education programmes at the Air Force Museum are enhanced through the use of our own interactive classroom and simulator rooms.  These learning environments are not accessible to the general public and will allow your students to participate in hands-on learning experiences that are not available anywhere else in New Zealand!  Whether your students are learning about flight in the classroom, experiencing a realistic bombing raid in the WW2 Pacific Islands simulator room, or learning about survival at sea in the Life Raft Room; they are sure to have a life-long learning experience they will not forget.

Visit Us

All teachers who make bookings are welcome to come along to the museum to familiarise themselves with the facilities before their school visit.  Please organise your familiarisation visit with the Education Officer.

Contact

For more information contact the Education officer on (03) 343 9517 or email educ@airforcemuseum.co.nz