Fleet Air Arm Museum Nowra

Fleet Air Arm Museum Nowra is the Royal Australian Navy public naval-aviation museum at HMAS Albatross, the largest operational establishment and only air station of the Royal Australian Navy. Since 1948, the Fleet Air Arm has provided naval air capability; the museum holds more than 30 aircraft from the early twentieth century through the modern era, alongside technology, models, clothing, personal memorabilia, audio-visual displays, a main exhibition hall, two art galleries and a research archive. The Navy currently lists public hours Friday–Sunday 10:00–16:00 and public holidays 10:00–16:00; during NSW school holidays it is open Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–16:00. It is closed on 25 December, 26 December and 1 January. Admission is free; children must be accompanied by an adult. Group bookings are available Monday–Thursday for Defence, Defence-allied groups, schools and tertiary education providers by emailing faam.admin@defence.gov.au. The museum supports disability access with lift access to the second floor, wheelchairs and registered assistance animals. It is at an operational naval air station, so confirm current visitor and base-access arrangements before travel. Visitor address: 489A Albatross Road, Nowra Hill, New South Wales 2540, Australia.