The Australian National Aviation Museum

The Australian National Aviation Museum, is located at Moorabbin Airport near Melbourne Victoria and is recognised as Australia’s only true National Aviation Museum.

Owned and operated by the Australian Aircraft Restoration Group, a not for profit Company, limited by Guarantee. The collection was established in 1962 and is the oldest volunteer Aviation Museum in Australia.

Over the last 40 years, the museum has saved a number of significant examples of Australia's aviation heritage, and with nearly 50 aircraft on display, in storage or under restoration, the Museum is one of the largest in Australia.

The Australian National Aviation Museum contains the finest collection of Australian made and designed aircraft, as well as the broadest collection, with representative types covering the development of air travel and military aviation within Australia.

The AARG is a community based , non-profit company, limited by guarantee the Museum’s objective is to tell the story of both the people and machines that made Australia’s rich aviation heritage.

Work at the museum is voluntary, application for membership is open to anyone over the age of 14 years

Admission is by entrance fee with cool drinks, snacks and souvenirs available for purchase at the museum shop. Guided tours for groups can be arranged, and group discounts are provided.

Donations to the museum:

All donations to the museum of $2.00 or more are tax deductible. The museum is also recognised under the Australian Taxation Incentives for the Arts Scheme. Accordingly, and subject to verification, the assessed value of any item donated to the museum can be recognised as a tax deduction.