Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tourist Facility & Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

History & Heritage

Mondays: 9.30am – 5.00pm; Tuesdays: 9.30am – 5.00pm; Wednesdays: 9.30am – 5.00pm; Thursdays: 9.30am – 5.00pm; Fridays: 9.30am – 5.00pm; Saturdays: 9.30am – 5.00pm; Sundays: 1.00pm – 5.00pm

$15 – $58

$22.00 per Adult $16.00 per Concession $16.00 per student (11 to 18 years) $15.00 per Child (6 to 10 years) $68.00 per Family (2 Adults + 3 Children) Children under 6 years old are free $15.00 per Child (aged 6 to 10)

$15 Child

Explore the original Alice Springs base from 1939, gaining insight into the RFDS's vital role in outback healthcare.
Experience the pioneering holographic show featuring John Flynn, bringing the history of the RFDS to life in stunning detail.
Relive the emotional journey of patient Gene Hildebrand through immersive Virtual Reality, connecting you to the RFDS's mission.
Step inside a replica RFDS aircraft, feeling the altitude and understanding the challenges of medical care at 15,000 feet.

Today's Weather

24°C Clear sky

Google Rating

4.6 / 5 792 Google reviews

See, experience and learn through the wonder of technology as history is brought to life. Enjoy heroic tales of the birth and growth of the RFDS.

Visit the original Alice Springs working base that commenced operating in 1939. Discover the importance of the RFDS to outback Australians and the medical care required to service isolated regions.

The new John Flynn the hologram is an amazing experience. The pioneering holographic show forms the centrepiece of the facility, as Flynn tells the story of his vision and its realisation into the RFDS of today.

Experience our Virtual Reality and connect to the emotions of the RFDS. Relive the true experience of patient Gene Hildebrand and see what its like to fly with an RFDS pilot.

Step inside a replica RFDS aircraft and feel what it’s like to be a patient at 15,000 feet.

Walk through the museum and meet Alfred Traeger and Nurse Kathy through interactive technology.

Purchase official merchandise along with our latest co-branded range from RM Williams from the Doc Shop and help keep the RFDS flying.

24°C Clear sky

4.6 / 5 792 Google reviews

Images and Video

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Virtual Reality - See what its like to fly with an RFDS Pilot — Virtual Reality – See what its like to fly with an RFDS Pilot

Alf Traeger Ghost telling his story of the pedal radio

Model of Victory the first RFDS aircraft

Early medical equipment on display in the RFDS Museum

Replica PC12 RFDS aircraft and the DOC Shop

Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tourist Facility & Museum

Contact and Booking Channels

Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Address: 8 to 10 Stuart Terrace, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, 0870, Australia
Phone: 08 8985 8411
Email: reservations@flyingdoctor.net
Social: YouTube · Tripadvisor

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Rates

$15 – $58

$15 Child

Lat -23.70348, Lng 133.87864

Booking Channels

OPENTIME Monday to Saturday 9am – 5pm Sunday & Public Holidays 1pm – 5pm Closed Christmas Day & New Year's Day.

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Accreditations

Quality Tourism Accreditation
Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC

Australian Tourism Export Council
Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
NT – Tourism Central Australia
NT – Tourism Top End

Features

Cafe
Carpark
Coach Parking
Family Friendly
Food and Refreshments
Gallery / Museum
Interactive Centre
Interpretive Centre
Non Smoking
Parents Room
Public Toilet
Shop / Gift Shop

General access

Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
Companion Cards are accepted.
Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.

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)

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)
Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
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 restaurant, lounge and bar
Accessible seating areas in theatrette
Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.

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