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Entry to the Knights of the Sky & Dangerous Skies Exhibitions

The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre is Marlborough's single most visited attraction. Stories, not just stuff, make this an exciting destination for all, not just history or aviation buffs. The Museum is home to two exhibitions. The first is film director Sir Peter Jackson's collection of WW1 aircraft and artifacts, Knights of Sky. The story of aviation in the Great War is brought to life in sensational sets by WingNut Film and featuring mannequins by Wētā Workshop. The rare memorabilia are worthy of any national collection and include personal items belonging to the famous Red Baron himself. Dangerous Skies is the second exhibition featuring aircraft from WW2, including an original DeHavilland Mosquito and Spitfire! Women pilots feature more prominently in this exhibition, and in a world first (outside of Russia), the Battle of Stalingrad leaps off the pages of history in a genuinely thought-provoking cinematic experience.

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Highlights

Stories, not just stuff!
Featuring Sir Peter Jackson's own personal collection of WW1 Aircraft & Memorabilia
Original and full size replicas of WW1 & WW2 aircraft
The Stalingrad Experience
Mannequins by Weta Workshop

Full Description

Since opening in 2006, visitors to the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre have been swept up in the world of magnificent men (and women) and their flying machines. The rise and fall of aviation during the two World Wars has captivated thousands of visitors of all ages.

Knights of the Sky (WW1), the original exhibition, belongs to Sir Peter Jackson, a long-time aviation enthusiast and a collector since the age of 11 years. His generosity was integral in bringing the exhibition to life in a series of movie-set-like displays using the creative talents of WingNut Films and mannequins by Weta Workshop. The exhibition consists of a mixture o...

Knights of the Sky (WW1), the original exhibition, belongs to Sir Peter Jackson, a long-time aviation enthusiast and a collector since the age of 11 years. His generosity was integral in bringing the exhibition to life in a series of movie-set-like displays using the creative talents of WingNut Films and mannequins by Weta Workshop. The exhibition consists of a mixture of original aircraft and replicas, some of which hang from the ceiling while others balance precariously in the branches of a tree, where it crashed after being shot down. Below, two pilots shake hands in the snow as foot soldiers stand guard and warily inspect the damage.

The memorabilia in this exhibition are mind-blowing, and highlights include the flying suit of America's highest-scoring ace, Eddie Rickenbacker, the dress uniform of France's top ace, Rene Fonck, and items belonging to Germany's Red Baron, Manfred Von Richthofen. The latter was shot down in France, and on display is the Iron Cross, cut from the side of his plane on that fateful day on which the top ace of WW1 lost his life.

Dangerous Skies, the World War II exhibition, opened in December 2016 and brought new inspirational stories of pilots and their flying machines to life, once again in movie-like scenes. The aircraft on display in this exhibition changes more frequently, so it is worth a repeat visit! The latest additions to Dangerous Skies include a De Havilland Mosquito, one of the most iconic fighters of WW2, and a P-40 Kittyhawk, both of which are originals. These sit alongside the most famous fighter of them all, the mighty Spitfire, which is not only original but still flies!

A highlight of any visit is the sight of a Lockheed Hudson, an American-built light bomber and coastal reconnaissance aircraft suspended in a crash scene in the depths of a Pacific island jungle. The popular Stalingrad Experience is an immersive experience that is both entertaining and chillingly thought-provoking. One of the most critical battles in WW2, it was a victory for the Russians but saw a tremendous loss of life.

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Entry to the WW1 & WW2 exhibitions.

Meeting Point

79 Aerodrome Road, Burleigh, Blenheim, New Zealand

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Coffee bar and souvenirs available on site.
Free wifi is available for visitors.
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All children must be accompanied by an adult.

What to bring
Bring a smile
Bring a camera
and have a blast!!

Cancellation policy

Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before activity starts.

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79 Aerodrome Road, Burleigh, Blenheim, New Zealand, 7272

General Admission - Both Exhibitions

An experience to remember!

Duration
01 May-30 Nov, 9 am-4 pm (Last entry at 3 pm)
01 Dec-30 Apr, 9 am-5 pm (Last entry at 4 pm)

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This ticket will give you access to both exhibitions (Knights of the Sky WW1 and Dangerous Skies WW2)

Knights of the Sky WW1
The Great War (WWI) is the stage on which the story of aviation and the ‘Knights of the Sky’ comes to life. This is the personal collection of film director Sir Peter Jackson and, through his generosity, a series of dioramas created by Wingnut Films and enhanced by lifelike mannequins by Weta Workshop, combined to provide a museum experience never seen before its opening in 2006.

Rare memorabilia on display, the envy of any national collection, ranges from beautifully crafted ‘trench’ art to personal items belonging to national flying heroes such as the USA’s Eddie Rickenbacker, France’s René Fonck, and Germany’s Red Baron, Manfred von Richthofen, and the infamous Hermann Goering.

Dangerous Skies WW2
Visit Sir Peter Jackson’s Knights of the Sky Exhibition and travel to a time when the harshness and cruelty of the war in the trenches contrasted with the chivalry and bravado of the war in the air.
Opened in November 2016, the exhibition Dangerous Skies broadens the Omaka experience into the more familiar territory of World War Two, even while breaking new ground. Taking visitors on a journey through lesser-known stories of the war on the Eastern front, those of the world’s only female fighter aces and the most famous of all women regiments: Russia’s 588th Night Bombers, or ‘Night Witches’ as the Germans called them.

Like World War One’s Knights of the Sky, Dangerous Skies features mannequins made by Weta Workshop and original, flyable static aircraft in larger-than-life dioramas, capturing specific historical snapshots.

Dangerous Skies has undergone a refresh, and the main exhibition area now holds four additional aircraft, both originals and never seen before at Omaka. The first is an original DeHavilland Mosquito, the second a P-40 Kittyhawk, the third is a Messerschmitt Bf 108, once owned and flown by German ace Franz Stigler, and the fourth a Lockheed Hudson, an American-built light bomber and coastal reconnaissance aircraft that has been suspended in a dramatic crash scene in the depths of a Pacific island jungle.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are photos and videos allowed inside the exhibitions?

Yes, photography is generally allowed throughout the exhibitions. While flash is discouraged and special guidelines may apply in sensitive areas, there’s no blanket prohibition.

Is there a gift shop or cafe at the exhibition site?

Absolutely, there’s an on-site cafe serving light refreshments such as pies, quiches, muffins, cakes, and coffee. A museum gift shop is also available with limited edition souvenirs.

Is the museum open year‑round or only in certain seasons?

The centre is open seven days a week, year-round, including most of the summer extension hours. It closes only on Christmas Day.

What should I bring?

Bring a smile, bring a camera, and get ready to have a blast.

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We offer a full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the activity starts.

Entry to the Knights of the Sky & Dangerous Skies Exhibitions

From: NZ$49.00

Highlights

Stories, not just stuff!

Featuring Sir Peter Jackson's own personal collection of WW1 Aircraft & Memorabilia

Original and full size replicas of WW1 & WW2 aircraft

The Stalingrad Experience

Mannequins by Weta Workshop

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Additional Information

NZ$49.00

General Admission - Both Exhibitions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are photos and videos allowed inside the exhibitions?

Is there a gift shop or cafe at the exhibition site?

Is the museum open year‑round or only in certain seasons?

What should I bring?

What is your cancellation policy?

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