The collection is very focused, just aircraft and memorabilia associated with World War One. The aircraft comprise fully airworthy examples, which are flown at airshows around NZ, and non-airworthy replicas displayed in the most amazingly life-like dioramas. The considerable skills of Peter Jackson's Weta Workshops were applied to bring these scenes to life. A number of the figures' faces were cast off Weta Workshop staff, giving the men an incredibly life-like look!

As well as the aircraft there is an extensive collection of artifacts, uniforms, medals and other items.

These include insignia cut from the famous Red Baron triplane, along with the Pour Le Merite – the Blue Max medal – and other unique items that only someone of Jackson’s resources could acquire.

All the above may sound as though this museum is for aviation die-hards only but in fact the presentation and life-like scenes are so enthralling that it will appeal to boys and girls of all ages! A world class museum.
 

Entry Details

The entrance fee is not cheap at $18 for adults, but there are good concessions for families, e.g. two adults and two children for $40.

Open 7 days, 10am-4pm (excludes Christmas Day and Boxing Day). Located at 79 Aerodrome Road, Blenheim.

Ph: 03 579 1305  www.omaka.org.nz