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Moorabbin Air Museum

πŸ“ Moorabbin Airport, VIC

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β˜…4.8(1,592 Google reviews)

Moorabbin Air Museum is a volunteer-run museum at Moorabbin Airport with a collection of historic aircraft, open cockpits for hands-on exploration, aviation memorabilia, and a flight simulator.

βœ“ Open cockpitsβœ“ Flight simulatorβœ“ Historic aircraftβœ“ Volunteer guidesβœ“ Australian aviation historyβœ“ Hands-on

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children who are drawn to planes, machines, or Australian history. The open cockpits are the standout feature - kids who love aircraft will want to sit in every one. The flight simulator adds hands-on engagement beyond static displays.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Open cockpits allow hands-on exploration and photos - bring a camera and let kids take their time in each one
⏰The flight simulator is a highlight for older kids - ask at entry about availability
🎟️Volunteer staff are knowledgeable and will expand on exhibits if you show interest
πŸš—A food van operates on site for lunch - useful for families making a morning of it

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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Yuan Li Kwok

10 months ago

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β€œVisited the museum as tourists with kids; it was fun and enjoyable. Many of the planes’ cockpits are open for visitors to sit in and take photos. Lots of planes here to view and understand the history of Australian aviation. There is also a flight simulator machine. I think it’s a nice place to visit!”

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Dave hempenstall

10 months ago

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β€œGreat aviation museum to visit especially while herself is busy in the DFO nearby, vgood price and lots to read and see. Got to sit in a lot of cockpits (not usual for aviation museums) so was very happy with that. Highly recommend if you’re passing this way .”

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Robert Mariblanca

11 months ago

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β€œEnjoyed hanging out here with my wife and my son. We really enjoy going in and out of the planes and reading through some of their history. Definitely worth the visit, especially if your kids are into planes and other machines”

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Cockpit access

175 reviews

Planes

71 reviews

Interactive exhibits

59 reviews

Aviation history

45 reviews

Air museum

32 reviews

Overview

Moorabbin Air Museum sits within the active Moorabbin Airport precinct, giving visitors the added context of real aircraft taxiing and taking off nearby. The collection spans Australian aviation history through aircraft, instruments, and archival displays. Multiple cockpits are open for visitors to sit in and photograph - an unusual feature for an Australian aviation museum. A flight simulator adds an interactive element. Passionate volunteer staff provide history on request.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00-16:00
Tuesday10:00-16:00
Wednesday10:00-16:00
Thursday10:00-16:00
Friday10:00-16:00
Saturday10:00-17:00
Sunday10:00-17:00

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