Celebrating the Arrival of the Tornado GR4 at the Aviation Heritage Museum
We are very excited to announce that the Tornado GR4 has officially arrived at its new home, the Aviation Heritage Museum in Bull Creek! On Thursday 19 May the Tornado’s fuselage, wings and fuel tanks were transported to the Museum, a momentous day indeed! The transport of these components relied upon two semi-trailers, a 100-tonne […]
Can the Dakota claim the title of ‘World’s Greatest Aircraft’?
Is the Dakota the greatest aircraft ever? In thinking about which aircraft could claim the title of the ‘World’s Greatest Aircraft’ ever, there would be several contenders – the Boeing 707 or 747 Jumbo, the Concorde, Bell X-I, Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, or the Supermarine Spitfire, but in terms of being a quantum leap in aircraft […]
World War II vintage Lancaster Tour
If you are thinking about visiting the Aviation Heritage Museum why not maximise the experience and take a guided tour of the Museum’s World War II vintage Lancaster heavy bomber. Perth is the only place in the world where you can explore the interior of this iconic aircraft. Your visit will include a one-on-one tour […]
Museum Closed
UPDATED: Tuesday 25th January 2022. ** Please note, the museum is currently closed until further notice.** The museum is located within our Air Force Memorial Estate which includes two of our Aged Care Facilities. As masks continue to be compulsory within high-risk areas including Aged Care Facilities and within indoor public spaces for the Perth […]
Serpentine Airfield fly-in 25th October 20
Tiger Moth celebrated its 89th Birthday at Serpentine Airfield On October 25, 2020, at the Serpentine Fly-In, members of the RAAFA WA Australia Air Force Cadets (AAFC) Branch and Aviation Heritage Museum, the Pearce Flying Club, the RACWA, and former staff of WASQNAIRTC/7WGAAFC attended in a variety of ground and air transports. It was a […]
7 Reasons why the Aviation Heritage Museum is Family Friendly
Are you looking for a family friendly activity in Perth? Look no further than a day out at the Aviation Heritage Museum in Bull Creek! Not only is it a fun day out, a visit to the Museum is also budget-friendly, with adult entry (over 16) costing $15 per person and children (over 5) priced […]
Top 5 activities at the Museum for youth aged 10 to 18
Youth Week celebrates young people in our society and will be held from 9 to 16 April 2021. In honour of the event, we have created a list of the top 5 activities for youth at the Aviation Heritage Museum. The Young Aviators Area We have started construction of the all-new Young Aviators Area which […]
How the Young Aviators Area helps with STEM learning
Discover opportunities for STEM learning at the Aviation Heritage Museum! STEM – Science, technology, engineering and mathematics is an incredibly important learning area for children of all ages. It provides numerous pathways for hobbies, study and future career opportunities. The all-new Young Aviators Area features exciting simulator and virtual reality experiences, launched specifically for young […]
Why you should take yourself on a virtual reality journey: Our Bomber Command Experience
It’s all over now; we straggle through the ops room to go to breakfast. Further crews have come in – crews late because they had been lost, or been shot up by flak or fighters, or lost engines. Some faces have not yet appeared – probably will never appear. Flight Lieutenant Don Charlwood RAAF 1941 […]