Meet the Visionaries, Heroes & 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 and entry is by donation.

The FLYING ARCHIES...Click on NEWS & EVENTS for latest news.

Open Wednesdays thru to Sundays from 11am to 3pm.
Re opening for 2025 season on Saturday 8 March.

Please let us know if you would you like to volunteer.

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On Display

Townsite Aerodrome

Did you know that Memorial Avenue fronting the Aviation Museum precinct used to be a runway? Yep...it sure was.

Come and checkout the new Townsite aerodrome display in the Museum and get the full story.

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.

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.

Become A Member

Do you want to become a member of the Central Australian Aviation Museum? Our Annual Membership option is $10, and our Life Membership option is $100.

Join Now

Please contact The Secretary below via email or phone for more information.

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Phone

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.

Volunteer / Donate

Please contact The Secretary below via email or phone for more information.

Mail

Phone

Our Partners

All our terrific Volunteers,

and the following Sponsors

Roger Leach

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

Centre Canvas

St Philip's College - community service program

Red Centre Technology

This new website has been built thanks to the generous support by the Australian Government’s Culture, Heritage and Arts Regional Tourism (CHART) Program.

Did you know that Memorial Avenue fronting the Aviation Museum precinct used to be a runway? Yep...it sure was. Come and checkout the new Townsite aerodrome display in the Museum and get the full story.

Browse our range of souvenirs and publications about local aviators and aviation industry pioneers in our Townsite Gift Shop.

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.

Become A Member

Volunteer / Donate

Our Partners

Did you know that Memorial Avenue fronting the Aviation Museum precinct used to be a runway? Yep...it sure was.

Come and checkout the new Townsite aerodrome display in the Museum and get the full story.