The Christchurch Air Force Museum is one of Christchurch's must see visitor attractions that will take you on a unique journey of discovery and adventure!

The Christchurch Air Force Museum is a great day out for all the family with 28 amazing aircraft and fun, hands-on displays. Their exhibitions will capture your imagination and their free, guided tours take you exploring behind the scenes of fascinating restoration projects.

The airfield at Wigram was originally the home of the Canterbury Aviation Company, a private flying school founded by Sir Henry Wigram in 1916. As New Zealand had no air force at that time, the company trained pilots for service with British air forces during World War One. In 1923 the New Zealand Government purchased the land and assets of the company as the base for it's newly formed air force, and renamed it "Wigram" in honour of it's founder.

Until it was closed in 1995, Wigram was the main training base for the Royal New Zealand Air Force pilot trainees, navigators and other aircrews as well as a myriad of ground trades. To commemorate the history of the RNZAF, the Air Force Museum was opened at Wigram, in 1987.

Open daily from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm (Except Christmas Day)