The collection includes a CAC Boomerang, the only fighter aircraft designed and built entirely in Australia during WWII.
It hosts an original de Havilland Sea Venom FAW.21 previously operated by the Royal Australian Navy.
The museum serves as the base for the Australian Aircraft Restoration Group.
Many of the aircraft on display were built under license in Australia, including various Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) types.
The facility features a range of aviation engines, including rare radial powerplants from the mid-20th century.
The museum grounds are situated adjacent to the active flight paths of Moorabbin Airport, providing constant views of light aircraft movements.
The Moorabbin Air Museum is a volunteer-run aviation collection located directly on the grounds of Moorabbin Airport, one of Australia's busiest general aviation hubs. The museum focuses on the preservation of Australian aviation history, with a significant collection of aircraft produced by the Australian Aircraft Industry. Visitors can view a variety of vintage planes, including rare combat and trainer aircraft, housed in a hangar-style environment. The facility functions as both a gallery and an active restoration workshop where volunteers maintain historical airframes. Its proximity to the active runways allows visitors to watch general aviation traffic throughout their visit. The museum holds a significant collection of engines and aviation components alongside its complete aircraft displays.
The outdoor display area, which allows for photos of aircraft with the backdrop of active general aviation hangars.
Wear comfortable shoes as the flooring consists of both concrete and gravel areas around the hangars.
Bring a pair of earplugs if you are sensitive to noise, as the museum is located next to active aircraft engine testing and takeoff zones.
Talk to the volunteers on-site, as they often have first-hand knowledge about the specific restoration history of the aircraft on display.
Assuming the aircraft are always in flying condition; many are static displays undergoing long-term restoration.
Closed on Mondays except during Victorian school holiday periods.
Do not touch the aircraft unless explicitly invited, and stay within marked walkways near moving machinery.
