Ashburton Aviation Museum

Ashburton Aviation Museum at Ashburton Airport in Mid-Canterbury preserves New Zealand aviation history through a collection that includes a GR3 Harrier VTOL jetfighter, 1933 Porterfield, B2 Canberra bomber cockpit, 1942 German Veihe glider, Skyhawk, photographs, models, medals, and memorabilia. The museum also interprets RNZAF Station Ashburton and the airport’s wartime training history. Current public hours are Monday 13:00–15:00, Tuesday 13:00–15:00, Wednesday 09:30–15:00, Thursday 13:00–15:00, Friday 13:00–15:00, Saturday 09:30–15:00, and Sunday 13:00–15:00. Admission is NZ$10; children under 16 are free. Current visitor address: 387 Seafield Road, Elgin, Ashburton 7700, New Zealand. Confirm changes before travel.