Skip the Line: Dangerous Skies WWII Exhibition - Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
Overview
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Visit the ‘Dangerous Skies’ exhibition which features stories from World War II at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Museum. These are tales of daring, valour and tragedy stretching from the British Isles to the forests of Germany, an embattled but courageous Russia and the Pacific. Three of the star attractions are an original de Havilland Mosquito, a Griffon powered Mk.XIVe Spitfire and a Focke Wulf 190. Women also feature more prominently in this exhibition and the Battle of Stalingrad is the stage for an immersive experience that is both entertaining and chillingly thought provoking.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Coffee Kiosk and light refreshments available
Souvenirs available for purchase
All guests must be well and are required to sign in for contact tracing purposes.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
The museum is open 7 days throughout the year with the exception of Christmas Day. Last entry is from 4pm and we close at 5pm. We recommend that you allow a minimum of 45-minute to visit this exhibition. On the 1st of November 2016, the highly-anticipated unveiling of Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre’s second exhibition ‘Dangerous Skies’ took place. Utilizing the talents of both homegrown and internationally based experts the resulting displays have evolved yet again. Today the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, is a world-class destination for the appreciation of historic aircraft. Not just for enthusiasts, the centre tells the story of aviation during World Wars’ I & II, the time in which the most intense period of aviation development took place.
What‘s Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Transportation to/from attractions
Guided commentary unless requested.
Food and drinks.
Meeting points
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
14 Rosina Corlett Lane, Via Aerodrome Road Blenheim New Zealand
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
Self-Guided Tour
This exhibition focuses on stories from World War II and will take you on a geographical, as well as a historical journey. Features a mixture of rare, flyable and static aircraft.
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Superb
li0nel73,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent presentation, with really rare pieces! To do absolutely.
Great experience for anyone with interesting in WWI or WWII history
BradJill,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The Omaka Aviation heritage Centre is a world-class WWI and WWII themed attraction that is well worth considering a visit if you plan to spend time in the Marlborough area. Opening times are 9am to 5pm daily. There are two main visit experiences - WWI - Knights of the Sky Exhibition (NZ$30 per adults) and WWII Dangerous Skies Exhibition (NZ$25 per adults) or combined tickets for both attractions (NZ$49 per adult). We spent around 1 hour walking through the WWII Dangerous Skies exhibition which features a range of aircraft that were featured during the war for both the Allies and Axis powers. War stories, interesting memorabilia as well as a short immersive air raid experience. There is a gift shop and small cafe at the entrance and ticket counter. You'll also find public toilets and outside past the carpark, you might just see war era planes taking off, in flight or landing. Overall, we appreciated time spent at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre and will gladly return to go through the WWI experience the next time we are able to visit the Marlborough area.
Seeing the Mosquito
sueoO9107CE,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful place, excellent value for money. I went specifically to see the Mosquito which has links to East Fortune WW11 airfield, now the site of the National Museum of Flight, in Scotland, where I am a volunteer guide. I was informed aboutits presence here by one of your volunteers. I'm very grateful to your guide, Kevin, who was extremely helpful and knowledgeable - sincerest thanks to him for making our visit memorable. We returned the next day to see the WW1 exhibition - also fantastic.
The planes!!!
bricksta,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We only had a short time to visit this museum. We did the Dangerous Skies WWII exhibit and we were wonderfully surprised by some of the displays - particularly on Stalingrad and the Soviet air war. I liked the small exhibits about the Night Witches, a little known story about the Soviet women who fought in the air against the Nazis. There were also restored WWII fighters including the Spitfire and Messerschmitt BF109. The visual display on Stalingrad was excellent as well. We also chatted to Ron - he talked about aircraft restoration, particularly of the Beaufort. Thanks for your hospitality - a wonderful museum and I hope we get to come back and see the WWI part of it next time! Highly recommended!
So much more than a museum
PeterDeering,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The exhibition is absolutely brilliant. The aircraft are carefully displayed and the accompanying text is excellent, especially when linked to individuals
Great Exhibition, don’t miss
dbl201,Nov 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fascinating museum. Do not miss it’s worth the trip from downtown Blenheim: informative, beautifully designed, great display of WWII airplanes. Good cafeteria. Only regret was not having the time to see all the exhibits.
Great afternoon
LucysMumNz,Jul 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stunning array of beautifully maintained planes, some of which still fly. Friendly, informative volunteers. Amazing dioramas, both those created by Peter Jackson and the ones made by the volunteers.
Let down
NZBushbasher,Jan 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00After seeing the incredible WW1 display a few years ago I was pretty disappointed with this one. I would have liked more life-like settings with more 'activity', rather than planes plonked in a shed. The only decent scene was the jungle which was so clever, and the Stalingrad film saved the morning. Very wordy info panels wouldn't have engaged children or teens which is a lost opportunity. The Cafe is fairly average too. Go to the WW2 exhibition and give this one a miss.
An aviation history lesson. A story of New Zealand’s involvement in the two Great Wars.
Miriam R,May 31, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00For WW1 and WW2 aviation buffs, this place is Mecca. I don’t fall in that category but my husband does! We changed our travelling plans so that he could visit and perhaps see the WW2 Avro Anson, the only one which is airworthy and flying. But it wasn’t on view as the aeroplane is owned by a private individual. However, the exhibitions were so very good it made up for the disappointment. We went out of season, so the museum was quiet and not busy. I would image during the holiday times, it would prove to be a popular destination. Whilst I would recommend a visit, I would suggest this is not a place to keep young children engaged. The jelly sweets in the shape of an aeroplane are good. $2 from the coffee/ cafe counter.
A Great Aviation Display
Inspiration456650,Mar 13, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a great place to visit, it has authentic aircraft which has been set up beautifully and has some great displays of old aviation, well worth a visit.
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