Incredibly realistic dioramas of scenes from WW1. No detail is over looked! From the nurses driving their ambulance through muddy fields to battles in the air.

I have to say that I wouldn't call myself a fan of plane museums and that on several previous visits to Blenheim I have resisted suggestions to visit this centre ... but I was so wrong! It is a spectacularly beautiful display of planes and...More

This WWI / WWII museum brilliantly fills in an easy hour in each exhibit hall. The exhibits are wonderful as you would expect via Peter Jackson and Weta workshop. Friendly guided tours are available or you can walk around under your own steam. Really enjoyed...More

If you are interested in history make sure you allow plenty of time to see these exhibits, well worth it.

Great idea to visit for history buffs and WWI/WWII enthusiasts alike. Great guided tour friendly and knowledgeable staff. I enjoyed my visit for sure. Do both tours for sure.

This museum is a real gem for young and old. We took our teenage boys (12 and 15) to the South Island for the first time in school holidays.We worried about the weather and how much the boys would enjoy it. On the worst looking...More

Loved our visit! Amazing collection from WW1 and WW2. I'd recommend allowing 2+ hours for your visit.

We hadn't originally planned to go here as we didn't have time, I am so glad we went it was great to see the work that has been put into the planes and exhibits. we really enjoyed walking around reading the history of the planes...More

Wow! This is a fabulous exhibition and collection. Very interesting and put together as only Peter Jackson can, well worth a visit for the whole family.

If you spend four and a half hours there as we did, when you emerge blinking in to the sun, unaware of the time, I guess you feel it's a good way to have spent your time...