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Airways Museum

Tourist attraction β€’ Museum

πŸ‘πŸ‘ The hidden gem of Melbourne's museums. Aviation history in the form of machines actually used by industry. The guides are retired airtraffc controllers and equipment maintainers so you learn from the source. They also have video nights of old videos. Well worth the gold coin donation entry fee. People often mention aviation, museum, history, Great,


Address

Essendon Fields VIC 3041, Australia

Website

www.airwaysmuseum.com

Contact

+61 3 9374 3905

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (32 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: (Anzac Day/Anzac Day), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10β€―AM to 2:30β€―PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: aviation (10) museum (8) history (7) Great (6)
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  • 4/5 Richard J. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 135 reviews
    This museum is a hidden gem! Magnificent displays of old navigational aids, radar systems, and air traffic control systems, coupled with a dedicated team of volunteers, make this an outstanding, entry by donation, day out for young and old. Aviation history is in spadefulls here!
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Andrew C. 8 months ago on Google β€’ 26 reviews
    The hidden gem of Melbourne's museums. Aviation history in the form of machines actually used by industry. The guides are retired airtraffc controllers and equipment maintainers so you learn from the source. They also have video nights of old videos. Well worth the gold coin donation entry fee.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Stephen M. 2 years ago on Google β€’ 549 reviews
    Great food. Seems like people of India ear here, so it must authentic πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Nancy B. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 199 reviews
    Very interesting museum to visit and to know how technology has change the way the airport control towers operate. A visit to the Museum in person is well worthwhile. I personally had a fascinating explanation of the Australian aviation history by a very knowledgeable and friendly volunteer. Opens on Tuesdays only 10am - 2:30pm.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Graeme: Jeffs Clan (. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 448 reviews
    If you don't go you will never know. Look back at aviation and you will see how far we have come to the jets we have today. Like any museum be prepared to be wowed. A great adventure day for all ages. Thank you to the custodians for their work to present and preserve this museum.

  • 5/5 Peter A. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 68 reviews
    The museum houses a collection of electronic equipment and associated items used to guide and control civil aircraft. It does not display aircraft but does have a significant collection of information about them. It holds archived material from the early period when aviation was starting in Australia through to the current day. The museum holds monthly presentations on aviation topics and opens most Tuesdays.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Janice La G. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 23 reviews
    Volunteer guides are great ...lots to of history to learn
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 tony t. 2 years ago on Google β€’ 8 reviews
    CAHS FILM NIGHT 7, Great job putting it together, Great setting, really enjoyable night.The closest you'll come to traveling back in time with Dr. Who!!! Look forward to #8. Keep up the good work Airways Museum Crew.πŸ‘
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ralf V. 3 months ago on Google β€’ 29 reviews New
    Amazing display s fantastic staff really enjoyable

  • 5/5 Mark S. 6 months ago on Google β€’ 16 reviews
    Nice to head in there occasionally, and remind myself of years spent on FS & ATC consoles. A lot of interesting stuff

  • 5/5 Darren H. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 7 reviews
    Fantastic collection overseen by a wonderful group of passionate enthusiasts. Highly recommended if you're an aviation buff and interested in the history of Melbourne and Essendon aerodromes.

  • 1/5 Peter F. 5 years ago on Google
    Disastrous. Not only is the only street mentioned on the website not known by any map apps, the pathetic map on the site gives more prominence to plane runways than to (unnamed) roads. A sign to the museum points up a one-way lane. The museum itself is a hotchpotch of old items, poorly organised. Well meant, but failed.

  • 5/5 Richard S. 3 years ago on Google
    Well worth a visit to discover the parts of aviation you don't see from the air!

  • 5/5 darren a. 2 years ago on Google
    The best place I have taken my elderly clients we take pilot's for granted but it's the behind the scenes we don't think about and only a gold coin donation for the experience

  • 5/5 Fiona S. 5 years ago on Google
    Phil is an awesome tour guide, great collection.

  • 5/5 Peter A. 4 years ago on Google
    Plenty of excellent aviation history with a focus on Air Traffic Control and Aiport Facilities. Knowledgeable guides. If you’re interested in aviation it’s well worth the gold coin entry.

  • 5/5 Shane Kenneth James A. 4 years ago on Google
    The guardians of Australia's ATC, Flight Service & The Technical Branch Officers who maintained and some times, invented the gear we used. The Echuca Aero Club was fortunate enough to have both the President and Vice President of the Airways Museum host us on a tour last month. Thank you to Roger & Phil.

  • 5/5 Jason W. 4 years ago on Google
    Well worth the visit. Lot of info, lots of amazing old pieces, run by some very passionate and knowledgeable people

  • 5/5 Judy H. 4 years ago on Google
    Just amazing, volunteers there were great as well

  • 5/5 Anthony M. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit!!

  • 4/5 Pete B. 5 years ago on Google
    Great variety of yesteryears memorabilia.

  • 5/5 Henry O. 3 months ago on Google β€’ 1 review New
    A wonderful place full of Air Traffic Control history, and everything is interactable, also many operaterable ATC Simulators. The entry is free and there is also free magazines and coffee. Friendly staff and a huge collection of instruments. Great experience there and came out with a bunch of aviation magazines. I would recommended to anybody intrested in aviation. 10/10


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