Meet the Visionaries, Heroes, and Villains
The Aviation Museum celebrates the spirit, determination and courage of the people who founded Aviation in the centre of Australia through displays and stories. It is volunteer run, open daily, and entry is by donation.
On Display
Rolls Royce Returns
The 1920 Silver-Ghost Rolls Royce bought by the fledgling Connellan Airways in late 1939, converted to a working Ute and used to drag logs behind to smooth the ground for landing strips in the bush.
The late Senator Bern Kilgariff OAM AM cleared strips with it as a 16 year old.
This iconic vehicle, previously housed at the Alice Springs Airport, is now on display in the Heritage listed Connellan Airways hangar along with other aviation history.
Exhibits
Aviation As It Was
Immerse yourself in the fascinating pioneering aviation stories featured in the Aviation Museum precinct, located on the site of Alice Springs' first aerodrome, known as Townsite...where it all began.
Gift Shop
Before You Fly Off
Browse our range of souvenirs and publications about local aviators and aviation industry pioneers in our Townsite Gift Shop.
Volunteer / Donate
We are a volunteer-based organisation that work hard to keep this important part of our history alive and accessible. We would welcome your interest, support, and/or assistance.
Please contact The Secretary below via email or phone for more information.
Our Partners
All our terrific volunteers
Alice Springs Town Council
Connellan Airways Trust
Alice Springs Airport
Nutrien Harcourts
Robyn Lambley MLA
Bendigo Bank
Aircraft Engineering (NT)
Josh Burgoyne MLA
Rotary Club of Mbantua
Rotary Club of Alice Springs
Rotary Club of Stuart
Garden Secrets and Designs
This new website has been built thanks to the generous support by the Australian Government’s Culture, Heritage and Arts Regional Tourism (CHART) Program.
