Ashburton Aviation Museum
Where history
takes flight
Discover
the Ashburton
Aviation Museum
Nestled in the heart of picturesque Mid-Canterbury, this hidden gem boasts one of the largest collections of Aircraft in the country.
Discover
the Ashburton Aviation Museum
Nestled in the heart of picturesque Mid-Canterbury, this hidden gem boasts one of the largest collections of Aircraft in the country.
Journey Through the Skies
Step into Our Aviation Museum’s Timeless Collection
From the past
Over 40 meticulously preserved aircraft, including some of the rarest gems in aviation history. Get up close and personal with cockpits, climb up the old control tower, touch a “space ball” that descended from the Soviet satellite Cosmos 482 during its breakup over the South Island in 1972 or try our Flight Simulator.
Exhibits
FOr the future
We’re looking skyward as we propel ourselves into our biggest take off yet … The development of a modern complex to house our extensive collection of aircraft and other exhibits. The Ashburton Aviation Museum is a valued and respected regional asset built on sheer enthusiasm and hard work by members and our community.