The Air Force Museum of NZ

Christchurch · Canterbury

  • Premium
  • Grand
  • Industrial

The Air Force Museum of NZ in Wigram, Christchurch, provides event spaces within a working aviation museum. The Thérèse Angelo Wing offers a large, flexible conference and exhibition hall, while the Aircraft Hall houses historic aircraft from New Zealand's aviation history as an atmospheric backdrop for gala dinners, concerts, and launches. In-house catering, AV equipment, a bar, and a cafe on-site support events of large scale.

At a glance

Large darkened museum hall with multiple historic aircraft on display under coloured spotlights
Capacity
This venue accommodates grand gatherings, over 200 seated guests depending on layout. Whole-venue figure. Individual spaces hold fewer, so confirm numbers for the space you're booking.
Price tier
Premium. A guide to typical pricing, not a quote.
Catering
In-house catering
Alcohol
There is a bar on site. This is our best read of the venue's alcohol rules and can be out of date. Confirm with the venue.
Suited for
Conference, Exhibition, Meeting, Performance, Wedding, Workshop
Accessibility
Venue says: Step-free entrance. Confirm with the venue before booking.
Facilities
AV equipment, Off-street parking, Windows, Wi-Fi, Tables and chairs, Crockery, Bar, TV screen, Microphone, Cafe on site
Good to know
21st birthdays not permitted

Where it is

45 Harvard Ave,, Wigram, Christchurch

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Bookable options

  • The Air Force Museum of NZ contact for pricing
  • Air Force Museum of New Zealand contact for pricing

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