Fleet Air Arm Museum
Highlights
- Explore historic aircraft from the early twentieth century to modern times, immersing yourself in Australia’s naval aviation heritage.
- Wander through art galleries and exhibitions, discovering personal memorabilia that brings the stories of the Fleet Air Arm to life.
- Relax in the picnic area, enjoying a family-friendly atmosphere while overlooking the runway at HMAS Albatross.
- Engage with audio-visual displays that narrate the experiences of those who served, connecting you to Australia’s aviation history.
The museum consists of a main exhibition hall and two art galleries. The design of the building is based on an aircraft hangar and is located at the entrance of HMAS Albatross, overlooking the runway.
The museum aims to tell the story of naval aviation in Australia through displays of aircraft, technology, models, clothing and personal memorabilia.
The Fleet Air Arm Museum presents aircraft from the early twentieth century through to the modern era and audio-visual displays telling the stories of those who have served Australia in the Fleet Air Arm.
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Accreditations
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Visitor Information Centre
Features
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
