Visit us for an immersive experience and explore more than 100 years of Air Force history, at the birthplace of military aviation in Australia: Point Cook.
Join us on a journey through the ages. Hear the stories of our people surrounded by the aircraft they supported and flew. Learn about our beginnings in the Australian Flying Corps, the courage of our Second World War aviators, and the service of thousands of men and women to our nation at home and abroad in times of peace and war.
Bookings are essential to visit the RAAF Museum. Details about opening hours, how to register and entry requirements are available on our Plan a visit page.
Please also note that valid, verifiable photo identification is required for all visitors over the age of 16. No public entry to RAAF Base Point Cook/RAAF Museum is permitted without a booking and valid ID.
*Please note some changes to normal operations*
We will be closed on Sunday 20 April 2025 (Easter Sunday).
April School Holidays
We’re pleased to announce the RAAF Museum will be open on Wednesdays in both weeks of the Victorian school holidays. We will, however, be closed on Sunday 20 April 2025 for Easter Sunday.
Friends of the RAAF Museum Shop
The Friends of the RAAF Museum Shop is now open!
We’re excited to announce the reopening of a shop in the foyer of the RAAF Museum. The shop is operated by the Friends of the RAAF Museum, and is stocked with a wide range of Air Force and Australian military aviation memorabilia and gifts, including books, t-shirts, plush toys, caps, RAAF unit patches, mugs, model aircraft kits and die-cast aircraft models.
No 100 Squadron flying displays
Our colleagues and neighbours at No 100 Squadron conduct interactive flying displays of the Air Force Heritage Aircraft Fleet on as many Museum open days as possible.
The planned flying schedule for the upcoming weeks is:
Sunday 4 May 2025
Time: 12.45pm
Aircraft: Winjeel
Thursday 8 May 2025
Time: 1pm
Aircraft: Sopwith Pup replica
Please note that operational demands and bad weather can cause flying displays to be suspended at very short notice. We will endeavour to provide updates on this page as quickly as possible but cannot guarantee that schedules will not change.
If you would like to receive advice closer to your visit about flying activities, we recommend that you call us before your visit date.
Contact
0419 018 978
raaf.museuminfo@defence.gov.au
Address
RAAF Museum
RAAF Base Point Cook
Point Cook Road
Victoria 3027