Amazing place, RAAFies on duty are great and the volunteers are knowledgeable and passionate. You need to book, we didn't, but we're fortunate that we were allowed on base.

The museum consist of number of airplanes from RAAF history and many more aviation equipment. Everything is very well showcased and all the details are available by them. Great place to visit with your little one who is excited about airplanes. Make sure to make a booking and have a photo id with you.

The RAAF Museum at Point Cook is a great curation not just of planes but of a journey through the RAAF, examining history and experiences. Volunteers are eager and welcoming. If you can time your visit appropriately, make sure you are there for the 1pm flying display (on Thursdays and Sundays if I'm not mistaken - but check the website) where pilot and commentator are happy to field questions. There's a seated area for you to bring a picnic while waiting. Also ensure you book ahead, because you need to register via the website as it's an active military base. I hope the strike hangar is open to visitors again soon, because it houses the most exciting aircraft for youngsters. Aircraft highlights current open include the Mirage and Sabre. Marvellous that this is free to enter.

Fantastic exhibit of the RAAFs history over the past hundred or so years. They will often do flying demonstrations with the training aircraft on Sunday. The building itself is full of exhibitions with original equipment and photographs from Australian involvement in wars over the last century. Well worth a trip as it's free and fun for all ages, you just have to register online. I recommend you take at least 2 hours to go through the museum and enjoy it properly.

We were a little disappointed TBH. It would great to be able to get a little closer to the planes. Some stunning planes there, with a trip, but Moorabin is way better for interactivity for the kids.

Fantastic place to visit, and it's free. A number of aircraft from different periods, wonderfully restored. Other memorabilia on display as well. There are volunteers who can offer interesting tidbits about some of the aircraft, so keep an eye out for them.

The museum has plenty to see. The planes on display have all been restored to great conditions and showcase how aircraft were built. It is amazing to see what materials were used for building them. There is a hanger that lets you look in on the aircraft that are currently being restored and there are another 2 hangers showcasing a number of aircraft that sadly you cannot get up to close to.

The RAAF Museum is an absolute delight for aviation enthusiasts of all ages, A journey through aviation history, incredible air show designed specifically for kids. The thrilling spectacle of skilled pilot performing maneuvers in the sky leaves children wide-eyed with excitement.

Great place to spend the weekend with family activity free. You just have to make register online for free entry tickets. Lots of history and knowledge shared.

Worth a visit. Reasonably lots of good informative displays. easy access from Pt Cook, ample free parking. Ensure that you make a booking time via their website.

A very nice way to spend 3-4 hours. The museum leads a thorough journey through the history of the RAAF while presenting some of Australia's most important military aircraft up to the 1990s along the way. The museum itself is located on an active military base. Because of this, booking in advance is essential - they check IDs and vehicle registration before issuing visitor passes on entry. Entry is free, however. While photography around the base is not allowed (except in the museum itself), if you visit on a day where they hold flying displays at 1:00pm, they will allow you to take photos of the plane flying above. If you have a zoom lens, make sure to take it with you. There are toilets but no food or drink facilities, so bring water and a snack if you plan on spending a bit of time here. The gift shop is small but has a great range of model aircraft and some general gifts. Overall, a fantastic place for enthusiasts, and a great opportunity to learn about Australia's military aviation history.

Museum closed on Monday and visitors over 16 years old must have photo ID to enter. Helpful greeter provided warm welcome, and the museum was free to enter. Some wonderful exhibits in the main hangar. Very nicely displayed, labelled and preserved. Rest of museum is underwhelming and a littke disappointing, with two of the hangars offering only a caged elevated viewing platform (not wheelchair accessible) from which to view the hagar exhibits, and another hemming visitors into a corner using a perspex screen - an incredibly odd thing to do. There are some outside exhibits, but these are on poor condition and most are inaccessible to visitors. A small gift shop and coffee shop round off the experience. In all, its worth a visit if you're an aviation enthusiast, but I felt that for the RAAF museum, they could and should do much better. The introduction of some interactive exhibits for the young would be a good starting point.

Nice little air museum. Not fully open but still well worth the visit. They do not allow Ubers on base so you need to walk 700 meters to and from the museum.

The newly renovated museum is really well done. The aircraft and other exhibitions are very preserved/restored and there are plenty of descriptions. Staff are enthusiastic too.

Just bring my son here. Very nice place. All display items are well maintained. Very friendly staff. Two reminders: all adults need to bring photo ID and there is display flying at 13:00pm. Organize your time.

The staff was really friendly and helpful

Today was an incredibly enjoyable day, accompanied by a packed lunch. The highlight of the visit was witnessing the remarkable takeoff and landing of an A85-439 Winjeel, which interestingly translates to "Young eagle" in the aboriginal language. Unfortunately, photography was not allowed, so we couldn't capture those memorable moments. I'm happy covid didn't see the end of this museum. History and the story this place could tell!!

Great place for a little trip. Family with kids can spend a good 3hr here. And as for aviation fans can comfortably spend a whole day here. Good on ya for keeping a piece of Australian Aviation history here and open it to public, for FREE! Free entry, donations welcome. Check on their website for airshows throughout the week. Driver’s license or photo ID is required upon entry, because the museum is located inside an airbase after all. Photos of the museum is welcome, but photos of anywhere else inside the airbase is prohibited. Ample of free parking on site. If you plan to watch the airshow it would be good to prepare sun and wind protection.

A very well maintain museum. Rich in historical facts and write ups. Lots of restored planes both bombers and fighters. Not to be missed if you like models and history. We were in luck because we get to watch an airplane live demo acrobatic moves.

RAAF Museum is located on Point Cook Air Force Base. Maybe it is a little bit not easy to reach, but once you come in you'll be amazed by numbers of aircraft that ever made history in the RAAF service. From the world ward II aircraft to the famous F-18 Hornet. The staffs are more than keen to guide you and explain the history of the aircrafts.

A great place to visit with loads of information and literature and audio & video exhibits to view. Walk into the aircraft hangers and see the actual planes involved in the different wars that RAAF participated in. It is an active RAAF base so pick the right time and you might be able to see or be in some of those WW planes in flight. The restoration hanger is a good place for those avid aircraft modeller. The staff are there to guide you and some of them were in the WW too. I hear there is a cafe here but it was closed when i was there. A good place to bring the kids especially the ones who are into planes and world war relics enthusiast. Or simply some history of the RAAF.

The museum is free and open most days in the year, and is a great place to look around if you're interested at all in military or aviation history in Australia. The war exhibits have mannequins which are very lifelike, and are displayed in chronological order as you make your way through the museum. Most of the static aircraft displays have at least one information card attached, meaning you can learn a lot of detailed information if you take the time to read it.

A must for anyone who has an interest in Australia’s military aviation history. Aircraft and experiences expertly preserved. Some exhibits brought memories flooding back like the RAAF recruits display. Sad to see the big birds like P3 and Hercs sitting sad behind a fence. Spent 11 years on the P3 and would have been good to be able to get close or even in. Maybe one day they can include them as a static internal. But all other aircraft inside are perfectly preserved and very accessible. Call ahead to ensure you can get on base, but the museum is free to enter.

Great experience! So many aircrafts, kids really enjoyed exploring different sections of the museum, and got to learn about science, technology, and history at the same time.

The museum was awesome so many aircraft and memorabilia from the RAAF the displays were awesome and the aircraft conditions were amazing

Must see. Especially for kids. All free..

Great free museum with plenty of well thought out exhibits showing the RAAF and their history over the years. Shame the restoration hanger was closed when we went. Also some exhibits are cordoned off and you can only see them from a distance behind a barrier? Not seen this before but didn't detract from my enjoyment. Café on site also.

RAAF, this airport turned museum is a hidden destination in point cook. This museum tells the story of Australian air force and journey Australian air force been through. There are good number of display planes here. This is also an active airport and there are special display on antique planes. Kids would love it. You can also make a picnic day out if you are heading to point cook coastal park. Another vintage point for the airport.

Very nice collection of aircraft's...not huge but still got 20 odd aircrafts...fighter jets helicopters biplanes...our 5 yr old had heaps of fun. And on top if all these its a free entry.

Really good for kids. Make sure to check out flying squadron. You don't have to be an Aviation buff. If your kid is sensitive to loud noise then please take ear protection muffs with you as you get to see flying display up close.

Hi are you open now?

It’s time to reopen to public with precautions

Went with two 7 year old boys and they both loved it, so many amazing planes and detailed history of each. Dedicated staff who all look like past RAAF veterans were friendly and informative. Great little gift shop and the whole experience was free!

A hidden treasure, a credit to all involved. Free admission but please donate generously to keep this museum operating. there are many things related to world war 1 and 2. the great experience here. interested place to visit. there are a variety of air crafts.

Visited in 2019. Fantastic place to visit. Plenty of exhibits to view and history to read up on. If you're ever in Melbourne, take the time to come visit because it's worth it. Note it is located in an active RAAF Base so you will have to go through the appropriate security measures but this is a non issue and the guards are polite, accommodating and good for a laugh.

Plenty of displays, great for some history, and to see an air show if you're lucky.

Despite the pandemic I got a chance to visit the museum and see a few of the exhibits. Some of the information was quite fascinating and there were some cool replicas on display. I don't normally go to museums so I don't have anything to compare it to but if you're into planes , more accurately warplanes, then you're in for a treat.

I had a great time! The exhibits felt full without being overloaded. Saw and learnt lots about planes and general RAAF history. The mustang flight display was exciting and unexpected! I spent about 3 hours here and could have stayed longer. Definitely worth a visit to this well run and maintained museum!

A wide variety of items on display. Loved all the information about the role of women in the Defence Force. A must for everyone to get a real sense of what life was like for those who served and died in the wars.

Surprisingly interesting place, the museum presents an historical overview of Australia's military aviation history through a combination of itemised and photographic exhibits and full sized original and restored aircraft. Fairly extensive exhibition space spread over a number of building, great for kids to explore, a gift shop and friendly staff. Not a lot of people seem to visit so it's a quiet environment to explore; you will need to sign in at the front gate via security. I think there's an opportunity to have more aircraft on display and allow visitors to get up close which unfortunately at this point is not allowed otherwise a great little place to visit if your passing through Point Cook.

A hidden treasure, a credit to all involved. Free admission but please donate generously to keep this museum operating. An incredible range of aircraft, plus displays of most things associated with the 1st & 2nd world wars. We will return.

Must visit. Very close to the city. Oldest military airfield in the world.

Every time I go to Melbourne I visit Point Cook Base. This time I had the chance to see the restoration hungar where a huge number of aircraft are being restored. What a great job they do because all members At the base work on a volunteer basis. Great work guys.

One word: WOW! This place is a gem. Expect to spend at least 2 hours here if you want to explore all the exhibits, which are very well managed and maintained. Great for families and aviation buffs. There are outsa outdoor space for kids to roam and view the taking off and landing of light aircrafts. The staff and volunteers are very friendly, giving my family tips on what to do first. Just a note that the eatery there is very small, so best to bring your own food, or eat before you reach.

Great to see the RAAF museum open again. Visited with grandkids .

The main collection is nicely done and with informative signs about the history of each aircraft. Big exhibition q out the history of the RAAF and the airbase itself. Did miss out on the flying display since the had a break during the holidays so better check their web or call and ask when the next display will occur.

Amazing display. My grandson was in awe of all the planes and helicopters

Went to see the Sunday live air show at the RAAF museum Point Cook base: On display and flying that day was the KittyHawk, The Mustang and The Corsair. It was exhilarating to see these WW2 era classics/icons in such great condition up close and flying in close formations above us. The engine sound/noise was just the best part. The volunteers and pilots who arrange and organise this show were really friendly and engaged with the crowd giving us a great intro before the flyby and had a running commentary and radio chatter as well over the loudspeaker. Afterwards they took questions from the spectators and answered them all in great fashion and humour. Also checked out the museum and the large aircraft display hangers afterwards... Really well done, well presented and so much info and much to learn about Australia's oldest RAAF base and it's role through the 100+ years of is existence. All this for FREE!!! All in all a great day out. Thoroughly enjoyable and educational! I recommend attending the live air show running every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday afternoon if you are into world war era fighter planes.

Nice collection of aircraft. Friendly guys in the maintenance / restoration hangar.

One of the best aviation museums in the world

Fantastic museum. Be sure to have a good chat with the great veterans who are around the place. You won't be disappointed.

Great

Absolutely worth the drive! So many exhibits...

Nice museum

Amazing place to vist

Drove all the way down from Bright to find out it's closed. Website says OPEN!

Its free, got tons of things to see, and sometime even a airplane takeoff for you to see

Great place for families

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Brought the family here for the weekend, adult and kids enjoyed the visit very much. Hidden gem in the west.

Enjoyed our visit quite a bit. I didn't realise they had so many planes and was pleasantly surprised at what was on offer.

This is a great place to go and see some really interesting things done with different Airplanes and lean a lot about them too. You can get a drink and a small snack there from a tiny window cafe. But there’s no sit down place to eat in or have a meal before seeing the Airplane show. Must have Photo ID too. Very interesting place though.

Such a great place to visit with the family! All the staff are so friendly and have so much knowledge to share with visitors!

The Royal Australian Air Force Museum is located at RAAF Base Point Cook, near Melbourne. Point Cook is the birthplace of the Australian Flying Corps (AFC), which was renamed to the Royal Australian Air Force following its success in World War I. RAAF Base Point Cook was the Air Force's only base from 1912 to 1925, when RAAF Base Richmond and RAAF Base Laverton were built. Today, the RAAF Museum pays tribute to the history of the Air Force, and houses an extensive collection of memorabilia and stories of Australia's military aviation expeditions. Learn about the history of Air Force training, advancements in military aircraft, the role of Air Force personnel, women in the Air Force, local and overseas missions, and so much more. There is also an exciting collection of retired Air Force aircraft, such as those used for training, strike, reconnaissance, and air and sea rescues.

Great place to view old planes and see some fantastic aircraft history. Good for the kids as well. Very accessible. Access is though secured gates and requires you to show your license for a visitor pass on to the airforce base.

Every aviation freak needs to visit here at least once... if just to read the red and white chequerboard. Military base. Make sure you have your driver licence handy when going through security. it takes about five mins. Toilets and plenty of parking.

Very good display.

So much exploring to do and a great place for a family visit. You must love planes and history though.

Great display for aviation fans. Large range of old and new aircraft

We all loved looking at all the old aircrafts that are housed in there .visit here you will love it .just a gold coin donation to get in .we all loved it and will be back.

Fantastic displays....fantastic journey, effort , love and care that has gone into it is amazing

It's a good place to know about aircraft

Great set of planes and information, does need some dynamic displays,maybe a flight simulator.

(Translated by Google) The fact that the museum is still on an active base is an adventure in itself. The exhibits are detailed and well documented. And the top three are free. (Original) Alleine die Tatsache, dass sich das Museum auf einem noch aktiven Stützpunkt befindet ist ein Abenteuer für sich. Die Exponate sind ausführlich und gut dokumentiert. Und oben drein ist der Eintritt frei.

Very informative. Staff friendly and helpful.

Excellent collection of Aircraft and great handling displays, Awesome to see another flying Mustang in Australia

love it

The museum is located in the birthplace of the Royal Australian Air Force. It exhibits a large number of historical materials such as antiques, photographs, and archives related to the Australian Royal Air Force, as well as some real warplanes and airborne weapons that served in the air force. The museum has a coffee shop and a gift shop in the hangar. If you love the history of aircraft and air force, I highly recommend you to visit this museum.

A wonderful place very interesting and a place for anyone to visit and enjoy.

Great collection of RAAF hardware for yesterday and today

GREAT DAY OUT

Super

Brilliant place to visit

Nice displays and details of the aircrafts.

Great museum. Lots to see. Veey freindly staff.

A nice place to see about history

This is a great place to come with your kids and enjoy a little bit of history.