The Australian National Aviation Museum in Moorabbin Airport | Community museum

The Australian National Aviation Museum

Locality: Moorabbin Airport

Phone: +61 3 9580 7752

Address: Cnr First St & Second Ave, Moorabbin Airport 3194 Moorabbin Airport, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.aarg.com.au

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24.01.2022 URGENT NOTICE - FAKE SITE ATTEMPTING TO SCAM PAGE MEMBERS IF YOU RECEIVE A REQUEST VIA MESSENGER LIKE THE PIC BELOW -***DELETE IMMEDIATELY***.- This is a phishing account and nothing to do with the Museum. We have reported it as a matter of urgency. You can see the name alone is wrong!... On behalf of all of us our apologies for this occurring and sincere thanks to those who reported it .

24.01.2022 ATTENTION CRAFTERS; ANZAC day is fast approaching, and we would appreciate your assistance to complete our latest project; to cover an ANAM Airplane in poppies. A BIG THANKYOU to all who donated generously, contributing thousands of crochet poppies in response to our last call out. We were so inundated we were able to complete both the wreath, and ANZAC lettering display, with enough left over to commence covering an airplane. We are 3/4 of the way to completion.... As you can see we welcomed a wonderful collection of assorted designs ranging in size from 6 - 12cm. Poppies can be dropped off during Museum opening times Mon - Fri 10.00 - 4.00pm and Weekends 10.00 - 5.00pm. We would like to acknowledge all contributors, so please leave your name with your poppies. A BIG THANKYOU in advance!

24.01.2022 Some serious work has been done on the Museums’ Wackett A3-22. And it’s looking amazing :) Can’t wait to share the completed restoration!

24.01.2022 Something many of you won’t have seen before. This is a shot inside the center section of the Museums Lincoln! Currently in storage and sealed up, one of our long term projects :)

24.01.2022 Busy time at the Museum getting ready for visitors on the weekend. One of our clever members suggested a mirror above the BA Swallow that’s now fully mounted on poles, so you can see inside the cockpit. More lighting completed around Diana and some major work being done on our Sycamore Open all weekend, come and say hi!

23.01.2022 We often hire out the museum for all sorts of functions including film clips! Here’s one done recently for a metal band - love the night time drum playing under the Gannet! https://youtu.be/Mxgq6iICJ1U

22.01.2022 At the Museum the Wessex has the right idea about safety

22.01.2022 With the State Government implementing a six week lockdown, the Museum will close for that time at the end of Wednesday (4pm) We do apologise for any inconvenience but health and safety are the top priority at this time. Take care of yourselves and let's beat this thing!

20.01.2022 Even though we are in lockdown our online store is still operating. And as an added incentive there is a 15% DISCOUNT on all orders when you use the Code LOCKDOWN at checkout :D Head over to https://www.aarg.com.au/ and click on the online store tab for all the categories. ... Stay safe!

18.01.2022 The other visiting exhibit is the remains of a Japanese WW2 KI-61 Tony. This is on display under the Beaufighter as part of the Pacific Gallery. A rare artifact that we are thrilled to have with us for the next six months.

18.01.2022 If you want something to do for a few hours on the Monday public holiday. The Museum will be open from 10am to 5pm. So wander down and have a visit the kids will love the interaction.

17.01.2022 Is your dad a mad keen aviation fan? Why not give him something from our store for Fathers' Day! We strongly recommend ordering before Wed if from interstate as the couriers/post are very unreliable at the moment. Check out or range below - this link is just to the model kits section but there are heaps of other categories to browse as well Stay Safe! Click and Collect available... https://www.aarg.com.au/store/c7/Model_Kits.html See more

16.01.2022 Bob Eastgates was a longtime supporter of the Museum and a massive loss to the Vintage Aviation world.

16.01.2022 Looking for something fun and affordable to do during the holidays? The Australian National Aviation Museum is open every day! Walk around the many aircraft, engines and artifacts, and sit inside real cockpits of military and commercial aircraft. A well stocked shop caters for for modelers, readers and more. Located at Moorabbin Airport. Pic via mamaknowssouth

16.01.2022 Via Maurice Austin, some rare and incredible pics of the Museum's DC-3 VH-ANH.

15.01.2022 Today we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. We pause to remember those who served, those who lost their lives and those who returned to a life that would never be the same. On that day, the Museum's Beaufighter made its first flight. Too late to take the fight to the Japanese, this aeroplane is preserved in a wartime colour scheme as a tribute to those who served in general, and the veterans of 31 Squadron in particular.

15.01.2022 If you are an avid aviation reader, we now have both new and second hand books on the website for sale! Head over to the online store and check them out! https://www.aarg.com.au/store/c23/Pre_Loved_Books.html

14.01.2022 Holidays are here, and if you are looking for something to take the kids along to - and for a very affordable entry fee - The Australian National Aviation Museum is open every day of the week from 10am to 4pm. Huge spaces, and plenty of cleaning being done to keep the place safe. Come and see the biggest collection of Australian Made aircraft anywhere!

13.01.2022 WIN WIN WIN WE ARE GIVING AWAY A CHRISTMAS GIFT PACK VALUED AT $300. PACK INCLUDES P-51D MUSTANG MODEL KIT, SLUBAN F-14 MODEL BRICKS, BEAUFIGHTER POSTER, B-2 SPIRIT PULL BACK, B-17G FLYING FORTRESS MUG, A COMPLIMENTARY FAMILY PASS TO OUR MUSEUM AND MUCH MORE!... TO ENTER THE DRAW ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LIKE OUR PAGE SHARE THIS POST TAG 2 FRIENDS *Entries close 5th December 2020* #giveaway #competition

12.01.2022 WE ARE REOPENING AT LAST! NOVEMBER 9. As the lockdown rules are relaxed more, we are overjoyed to advise that the Museum will reopen Monday November 9 at 10am. Covid-safe rules apply (masks and sanitiser) Thank you to everyone who has stayed in touch and supported us during these last few months. Can't wait to see you again!

11.01.2022 ONLY 1 WEEK UNTIL ENTIRES CLOSE! GET IN THE DRAW NOW TO WIN THIS GIFT HAMPER VALUED AT $300. ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS: LIKE OUR PAGE... SHARE THE ORIGINAL POST TAG 2 FRIENDS ON THE ORIGINAL POST GOOD LUCK!!!

11.01.2022 Still locked down but we have lots of restocks and new arrivals in the online store for kids, kids at heart and aspiring modellers! Head to our online shop and don't forget to use the code LOCKDOWN to get at 15% discount at checkout! https://www.aarg.com.au/

07.01.2022 Oh dear Telstra decided to shut off our landline this morning! Currently working to fix this urgently so if you have any queries message us via here :) Sorry for someone else’s incompetence!

06.01.2022 Even though we are in lockdown our online store is still operating. And as an added incentive there is a 15% DISCOUNT on all orders when you use the Code LOCKDOWN at checkout :D Head over to https://www.aarg.com.au/ and click on the online store tab for all the categories. ... Stay safe!

06.01.2022 WIN WIN WIN WE ARE GIVING AWAY A CHRISTMAS GIFT PACK VALUED AT $300. PACK INCLUDES P-51D MUSTANG MODEL KIT, SLUBAN F-14 MODEL BRICKS, BEAUFIGHTER POSTER, B-2 SPIRIT PULL BACK, B-17G FLYING FORTRESS MUG, A COMPLIMENTARY FAMILY PASS TO OUR MUSEUM AND MUCH MORE!... TO ENTER THE DRAW ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LIKE OUR PAGE SHARE THIS POST TAG 2 FRIENDS *Entries close 5th December 2020* #giveaway #competition

02.01.2022 A wonderful surprise on the truck today - beautiful uniforms and accessories kindly provided by Virgin Australia. Including a Captain’s uniform and hat and a male and female outfit from the now defunct Tiger Air, so it will be only fitting these form part of our display on modern aviation in Australia. It is just as important to tell the stories and history of these airlines as it is to tell the history of the aircraft industry, civil and military aircraft types. Now to get permission to go and set it up sometime!

02.01.2022 The Australian National Aviation Museum is commemorating ANZAC day by blanketing our Sabre aircraft in poppies. This is a work in progress and will be on display 2 weeks prior and post ANZAC day in our Main Hanger. Many volunteer craft hours have contributed to this amazing display of thousands of unique hand crocheted, knitted and sewn poppies. A HUGE THANKYOU to all our ANAM supportive crafters, with special thanks to the Members and Friends of the Dingley CWA.... In case you miss it, it will again be displayed completed in November, 2 weeks either side of Rememberance Day.