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The Air Force Museum of New Zealand in Wigram, Christchurch displays permanent exhibits — both on-location and online-only — and hosts special events. See what exhibitions are currently showing, and what events are coming up.
The Air Force Museum of New Zealand in Wigram, Christchurch displays permanent exhibits — both on-location and online-only — and hosts special events. See what exhibitions are currently showing, and what events are coming up.
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Experience Sir Edmund Hillary’s Antarctic Hut in VR
12 October 2021 - 17 October 2021
Get the full Antarctic experience – minus the cold!
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Antarctic Activities at the Air Force Museum
4 October 2021 - 15 October 2021
Experience Antarctica during the October school holidays with lots of fun activities!
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KidsFest Fun
These July School Holidays, celebrate helicopters and all things rotary at the Air Force Museum!
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ANZAC Day Service
25 April 2022
Due to the Omicron outbreak, there will be no public Anzac Day service at the Air Force Museum this year.
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Victory!
On 15 August 1945, the most destructive conflict in human history finally ended, with Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day). This photographic exhibition, featuring images drawn from our archives, is a record of that momentous time, when the nation celebrated and our Air Force began the gradual transition from war to peace.
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1000 Stories
Come and see New Zealand’s largest 2-dimensional crowd and discover their story.
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Kids’ Collection
Do you have something that you’d like to share in our online exhibition? It doesn’t need to be old – museums also collect stories about things that have happened recently and are happening now, so that these stories can be told to people in the future.
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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.
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A Flying Visit
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has hosted aircraft from many countries over the years. View this selection of photos from our archives and see different types that have visited RNZAF stations and bases.
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A Rainbow Legacy: The story of Squadron Leader Peter Rule
This exhibition forms part of the New Zealand Defence Force’s ‘Pride 25’ commemorations, marking 25 years since LGBT+ personnel have been welcome to serve openly in our three services.
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School Holiday Programme
17 April 2021 - 29 April 2021
Embark on your next adventure during the school holidays!
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Battle of Britain Service
15 September 2020 – Time & venue TBC
Come and join us in honouring the service and sacrifice of New Zealand’s airmen at our annual Battle of Britain commemorative service.
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Discover Historic Wigram
Embark on a self-guided tour of exploration and discovery around this historic former air base.
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Museum Hunts
With regularly changing themes and challenges, our hunts are a fun way for families to explore the Museum together.
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Behind the Scenes Tour
Take our free special 45 minutes guided tour & learn more about the Museum.
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Let Me Be Myself – The Life Story of Anne Frank
6 September 2020 - 29 October 2020
Coming Soon / Discover Anne Frank’s story in this exhibition, created by the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. It is part of a three-year tour supported by The Holocaust Centre of New Zealand.
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