We were the first to arrive on Sunday morning and we ask at the shop about the museum. The staff provided lots of information about Townsville and the current air force base (last remaining of many). We experienced friendly conversation and many tips about hidden gems in and around the museum and Townsville area that we would have missed without being told about, all in all a really interesting visit, air conditioned, good displays and wonderful stories about what life was like in Townsville in years gone by...
Very informative great displays. Just goes to show how important Townsville and Australia was in WW2.
Great experience, can learn a lot in this Museum and also had a good amount of exhibits to look at, would go back again.
We were the first to arrive that morning and we popped in first to ask about parking. We were welcomed and given lots of information about the air base as well as the museum. As in a number of places there was friendly conversation and a real interest in what we ourselves thought about the displays and how it compared to our expectations. We were informed that the Army museum would be closed as they open on opposite days throughout the week. This is a small museum but it is very well laid out and the staff there were very informative and approachable. I am not sure that young children would find it interesting however older children would learn a lot form the displays and the staff.
The museum is only 10 mins drive from the city heart and borders on the active RAAF base. It constructed and manned by volunteers who are mostly ex air force. The exhibits are extensive and even include old aircraft. A great half day attraction to visit.
Was great to visit and see old photos and memorabilia of a great workplace and old colleagues.... A tour of the Fire Station was the highlight
Outside these buildings seem unattractive, BUT walk inside & the images, memorabilia, personal stories & possessions, and Much more tug right to your heart strings. Not only do the friendly Volunteers provide you with endless stories & in formation, they are so welcoming. They also fought for our Country so they are personally devoted to sharing the Museum history. To have undergone such fatigue, hardship & tiresome Aussie battles makes me feel so humble & proud to have stood before those photo's to admire everything that they stood and still stand for.They have a library packed full of books, historical records and more .It's a donation entry & the gift shop sells wonderful cloth badges, books, maps & miniature planes etc at very low prices. If you're interested in the past, planes or just want to explore, this is worth every second that you spend there. It only opens two days a week at specific times.
I thought the displays were very well done and the history of the RAAF in Townsville was well presented.
Great place to have a look at the History of the RAAF in Townsville, the staff are very knowledgeable.
This museum has grown in size and quality over recent years and is a credit to the volunteers who do all the work. If you are interested in Townsville air force history at all this museum is well worth a stop for a few hours.