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NEWS & EVENTS


It's all happening at the Aviation Museum.
Thanks to everyone who's helping out in the various projects being undertaken as well as the day to day running of the Aviation Museum...
Sep 81 min read


Just turn up, have a chat & enjoy the hospitality.
Every year Aviation Museum volunteers, Heather & Leslie, turn on a delicious home made afternoon tea for our Senior Citizens each...
Jul 271 min read


It's on again- Kids Art Literacy Program
Bring the kids to the Aviation Museum to meet some of the Heroes, Visionaries & Villains & then encourage them to write, draw or create a...
Jun 281 min read


Retro cabin service at AGM
The Aviation Museum’s strong committee was re-elected at last Friday’s AGM. “We work well together & everyone was happy to keep the...
Jun 241 min read


Jun 120 min read


Flying Archies - the people have spoken
118 visitors voted in the inaugural Flying Archies People's Choice Awards. First placing ($1000) went to Alison Mapleson's 'Tony Byrnes'...
Jun 21 min read


Take a stroll thru central Australian aviation history
The FLYING ARCHIES portrait exhibition - closes 2pm this Saturday, 31 May. Â Be sure to come in & check out the exhibition before it...
May 281 min read


LANDED - Flying Archies exhibition
Approximately sixty guests attended the opening of the Flying Archies by Director of Araluen, Felicity Green, on Sunday arvo. Thank you...
May 191 min read


Tribute to Bob Gaff
Bob was a valued member and leader of the Central Australian Aviation Museum for many years.  When Bob Gaff arrived in Alice in 1972,...
Mar 291 min read


Mar 170 min read


Feb 250 min read
Full Moon Tales very well received.
A good crowd turned up for our Full MoonTales event which marked Cyclone Tracy’s 50thanniversary. Stories were shared by a number of...
Nov 30, 20241 min read


Treat for Seniors...
Join us at the Aviation Museum precinct on Memorial Avenue for an afternoon of good company & homemade treats in an iconic setting at the...
Aug 13, 20241 min read


FULL MOON TALES
Join us from 5.30pm the Saturday 20 July to mark the occassion of the 1st moon landing. Don't miss this terrific event.
Jul 17, 20241 min read


May 7, 20240 min read


Betcha Didn't Know....Heritage Week tour 2pm this Saturday (April 20)
STOP. LOOK. Aircraft Taxiway Crossing. Betcha didn’t know Memorial Avenue was a landing strip/taxiway until 1968. Betcha didn’t know a...
Apr 15, 20241 min read


A Good Man Down
David Hewitt was a great friend to the Aviation Museum by way of his deep interest in all things Heritage and his willingness to help out...
Mar 8, 20241 min read


Feb 23, 20240 min read


"Fancy washing a plane", I asked.
We're all volunteers at the Central Australian Aviation Museum... & at the top end of life's yardstick! An iconic De Havilland...
Feb 22, 20241 min read
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