Evans Head Heritage Aviation Museum at a Glance
- Location: Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome, Northern Rivers NSW (5 minutes from town center).
- Historical Significance: Site of Australia’s largest WWII RAAF bombing and gunnery training station.
- Major Exhibits: Historic military and civilian aircraft, including an iconic F-111 strike jet, Canberra bomber, Mig-15, and WWII memorabilia.
- Interactive Displays: Features flight simulators, restoration workshops, and guided hangar tours led by knowledgeable volunteers.
- Opening Days: Open every Tuesday and weekend (check official timetable for public holiday hours).
- Amenities: On-site parking, souvenir shop, accessible facilities, and visitor picnic areas.
Evans Head Heritage Aviation Museum
The Evans Head Heritage Aviation Museum offers visitors numerous heritage displays and hands-on experiences of our local military and aviation history. The main displays are the RAAF F-111 Bomber and a Caribou Transport aircraft.
Walk up into the Caribou cargo hold and through to the cockpit and experience the emotions of soldiers as they were preparing for parachute drops into combat during the Vietnam War.
Explore the military history through the Canberra Bomber, the Russian Mig15 fighter and many other exhibits including the WWII Link Trainer and the fully instrumented cockpit of the original B2 Canberra Bomber. The Arvo Anson MG422 is the most complete example in Australia of an aircraft used by the RAAF during WWII.
Price
$12.50 per person (under school age free) | $30 per family | $6 per student (teachers free)
Opening Hours
Saturday and Sunday, 10am – 4pm.
Tuesday, 9am – 12 noon
Group tours by appointment.
Address
Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome 61 Memorial Airport Drive, Evans Head
Frequently Asked Questions
The museum is located at 61 Memorial Airport Drive at the Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome in Evans Head, NSW. It is open to the public on Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended operating days during NSW school holidays.
Yes! Unlike many traditional aviation displays, the museum offers hands-on, interactive experiences where visitors can climb into select aircraft cockpits—including a real RAAF F-111 strike fighter—for a pilot’s-eye view and photo opportunity.
The museum houses a growing collection of military and civilian aircraft, including an F-111 Aardvark, a Canberra bomber, a MiG-15 jet trainer, vintage helicopters, and WWII artifacts. It also showcases detailed exhibits documenting the aerodrome’s role as the Southern Hemisphere’s largest WWII RAAF bombing gunnery school.
Yes. The main exhibition hangar, indoor heritage displays, and amenities are built at ground level with wide, sealed pathways, making the museum fully accessible for wheelchair users, mobility scooters, and families with prams.
Yes. Knowledgeable volunteer guides provide personalized tours detailing Australia’s military history and aviation heritage. Private group bookings, school excursions, and car club visits can be arranged outside standard opening hours by contacting the museum team in advance.