The museum houses a collection of electronic equipment and associated items used to guide and control civil aircraft. It does not display aircraft but does have a significant collection of information about them. It holds archived material from the early period when aviation was starting in Australia through to the current day. The museum holds monthly presentations on aviation topics and opens most Tuesdays.

Very interesting museum to visit and to know how technology has change the way the airport control towers operate. A visit to the Museum in person is well worthwhile. I personally had a fascinating explanation of the Australian aviation history by a very knowledgeable and friendly volunteer. Opens on Tuesdays only 10am - 2:30pm.
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Weekday
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The hidden gem of Melbourne's museums. Aviation history in the form of machines actually used by industry. The guides are retired airtraffc controllers and equipment maintainers so you learn from the source. They also have video nights of old videos. Well worth the gold coin donation entry fee.
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Weekday
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No wait
Reservation recommended
No

A wonderful place full of Air Traffic Control history, and everything is interactable, also many operaterable ATC Simulators. The entry is free and there is also free magazines and coffee. Friendly staff and a huge collection of instruments. Great experience there and came out with a bunch of aviation magazines. I would recommended to anybody intrested in aviation. 10/10

If you don't go you will never know. Look back at aviation and you will see how far we have come to the jets we have today. Like any museum be prepared to be wowed. A great adventure day for all ages. Thank you to the custodians for their work to present and preserve this museum.
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Weekend
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No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Disastrous. Not only is the only street mentioned on the website not known by any map apps, the pathetic map on the site gives more prominence to plane runways than to (unnamed) roads. A sign to the museum points up a one-way lane. The museum itself is a hotchpotch of old items, poorly organised. Well meant, but failed.

The guardians of Australia's ATC, Flight Service & The Technical Branch Officers who maintained and some times, invented the gear we used. The Echuca Aero Club was fortunate enough to have both the President and Vice President of the Airways Museum host us on a tour last month. Thank you to Roger & Phil.

This museum is a hidden gem! Magnificent displays of old navigational aids, radar systems, and air traffic control systems, coupled with a dedicated team of volunteers, make this an outstanding, entry by donation, day out for young and old. Aviation history is in spadefulls here!

CAHS FILM NIGHT 7, Great job putting it together, Great setting, really enjoyable night.The closest you'll come to traveling back in time with Dr. Who!!! Look forward to #8. Keep up the good work Airways Museum Crew.

Nice to head in there occasionally, and remind myself of years spent on FS & ATC consoles. A lot of interesting stuff
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Weekday
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No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Fantastic collection overseen by a wonderful group of passionate enthusiasts. Highly recommended if you're an aviation buff and interested in the history of Melbourne and Essendon aerodromes.

Plenty of excellent aviation history with a focus on Air Traffic Control and Aiport Facilities. Knowledgeable guides. If you’re interested in aviation it’s well worth the gold coin entry.

The best place I have taken my elderly clients we take pilot's for granted but it's the behind the scenes we don't think about and only a gold coin donation for the experience

Great food. Seems like people of India ear here, so it must authentic
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Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Well worth the visit. Lot of info, lots of amazing old pieces, run by some very passionate and knowledgeable people

Volunteer guides are great ...lots to of history to learn
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No wait

Well worth a visit to discover the parts of aviation you don't see from the air!

Just amazing, volunteers there were great as well

Phil is an awesome tour guide, great collection.

Great variety of yesteryears memorabilia.

Great place to visit!!