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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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Stories About Modern Day Heroes
In April 2021 the Museum organised a short story competition where tamariki were asked to write about a hero in their lives. Read more now!
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KidsFest Fun
Back by popular demand – celebrate helicopters and all things rotary at the Air Force Museum this July school holidays!
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ANZAC Day Service
25 April 2021
Join us at the Air Force Museum this Anzac Day to commemorate our national day of remembrance.
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Most Important!
Before the electronic age and mass media, posters were considered an effective means of spreading a public message. This exhibition contains some interesting examples from our collection of British instructional posters, as used by the RNZAF.
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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 special 45 minuted guided tour to learn more about the Museum’s work ‘behind the scenes’ and discover the aircraft, vehicles and engines in our Reserve Collection.
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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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