Discover Australia's Aviation History Up Close

General admission tickets can be purchased when you arrive at the museum. However, all tours and experiences must be booked online prior to your visit to ensure availability.

Yes. All tours and experiences must be booked prior to visiting the museum to ensure we have capacity and the required volunteers available for your session. For more information, please visit our Tours & Experiences page.

Yes. We offer concession rates for seniors, students, Veteran Gold Card holders, health care card holders and companion card holders. Family passes and group bookings are also available.
School excursions and education programs can be booked online, while organisations requiring invoicing can contact our team directly to arrange their booking. We recommend speaking to our Education specialist, via email at education@raafawa.org.au.

Yes. Free parking is available directly in front of the museum on the eastern side of the building. Additional underground parking is also available on the left-hand side of the museum.

We recommend allowing 1–2 hours to fully explore the museum and its collection. If you are attending a special event, open cockpit day or guided tour, you may wish to allow additional time for your visit.
Please note that the last entry to the museum is at 3:00 pm, with the museum closing at 4:00 pm daily.

Male and female restroom facilities are located in the South Wing of the museum. A parenting change room is also available for visitors.

A selection of beverages and light snacks is available from the museum gift shop. Visitors are also welcome to bring their own food and enjoy it within our designated picnic areas.

Yes. Our gift shop is open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on all days the museum is open. Visitors can browse a wide range of aircraft models, aviation books, DVDs, toys, souvenirs and Aviation Heritage Museum merchandise.

The museum is fully protected from the weather and is air-conditioned for visitor comfort. During periods of extreme heat or severe weather warnings, we may temporarily close the museum to ensure the safety of our visitors and protect the aircraft collection.
If you are unsure whether the museum is open, please check our Facebook or Instagram pages for updates or contact our team directly at (08) 9311 4470.

Photography, cameras and recording devices are welcome for personal use throughout the museum. Commercial photography may also be arranged, subject to availability. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Don’t forget to tag us on Facebook or Instagram so we can see your visit at the Museum.

The museum is a smoke-free environment. For the comfort and enjoyment of all visitors, smoking is only permitted within designated smoking areas.

Many of our aircraft feature viewing platforms or elevated access points that allow visitors to see inside the aircraft. As a museum dedicated to preserving these historic aircraft, public access to aircraft cockpits is not permitted.

Our aircraft collection includes more than 30 historic civilian and military aircraft that showcase different eras of aviation history. Highlights include the Avro Lancaster, Dakota C-47, Macchi MB-326H and Australia’s only Tornado GR4.

Yes. The museum is a family-friendly attraction that welcomes visitors of all ages. Children under 5 receive free entry, while the large aircraft displays, interactive experiences and guided tours are particularly popular with older children and teens. We recommend allowing 1–2 hours for a family visit.