Air Force Museum New Zealand

Discover

Collections & Research

The Air Force Museum of New Zealand holds the national collection of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF).

Exhibitions

Discover a variety of engaging special exhibitions at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand.

Aircraft

Explore our aircraft and learn about New Zealand’s aviation history.

Wāhine Toa: Women in Defence

Welcome to Wāhine Toa: Women in Defence, an online exhibition exploring the journeys of women serving in the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) since gender integration.

Engage

AFM Kids

Try some of fun and engaging AFM kids’ activities!

Birthday Parties

At the Air Force Museum, we can offer your child a unique and exciting birthday party to remember.

Brickman: Wonders of the World

Discover the Wonders of the World with LEGO®! Come and see 50 huge all-new LEGO® masterpieces and build your own creations at Brickman ‘Wonders of the World’.

Museum Hunts

With regularly changing themes and challenges, our hunts are a fun way for families to explore the Museum together.

Reflect

Roll of Honour

A memorial and record of all New Zealanders who have died while in service with the RNZAF or other air forces since 1915.

Memorial Alcove

This stunning stained glass window and monument stands as a tribute to the thousands of New Zealanders who gave their lives in defence of their country in air operations around the world.

80 Years in 80 Stories

This landmark project has been created to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF).

War in the Air

Through photos, film and artefacts, this commemorative exhibition explores the story of the first air war of 1914-1918, from the perspective of the New Zealanders who took part.