RAAFA Aviation Heritage Museum of Western Australia

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RAAFA Aviation Heritage Museum of Western Australia

• Royal Australian Air Force Association Aviation Heritage Museum of Western Australia

• Defence
• Community

The Aviation Heritage Museum of Western Australia, the Bull Creek Collection, is owned and operated by the Western Australian Division of the RAAF Association. The beginnings of the museum date from early 1929 when the Association was formed.

During the 1960s and 70s the Association along with various private individuals collected a multitude of aviation heritage memorabilia including aircraft, aircraft parts, aircraft engines, books, photographs and artifacts. By 1971 the informal collection had grown to such a size that the Association began planning a museum to house it all. That same year the Aviation Historical Group was formed from members of the Association and other interested individuals. The group also consisted of private collectors and restorers of aircraft from all around Perth. For further information about the history, see the website.

The Aviation Heritage Museum has five main roles:

• to collect, conserve and give a home to aeroplanes and other artefacts which make up Western Australia's rich aviation heritage
• education: displays help to tell the story of our aviation history and heritage
• research
• public and community service
• commemoration

(see https://www.raafawa.org.au/museum/the-museum/role)

Officer in charge: Museum Manager

The Museum’s mission is to collect, conserve, display and research Australian aviation heritage with special emphasis on Western Australia for the enjoyment and education of the general public.

Printed and written material relating to both military and civil aviation; photographs, newspapers, maps and documents.

Open daily 10am-4pm.
Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day.

Contact the society using the email address for further information.

The Museum has built up an extensive collection of documents including books, magazines, collection of newspaper articles, photographs, models and other research resources. They are used by Museum staff and the general public in preparing displays and publications. All of the Museum’s resources are available to anyone interested in researching aviation history. Contact the society using the email address for further information.

The museum displays many aircraft, as well as many other displays. These focus on particular aspects of aviation, such as a branch of the air force, a period of time, or a particular set of items.

Revised 28 July 2018

• Defence (Thematic area)
• Transportation (Thematic area)