National Army Museum, Military museum in Waiouru, New Zealand
The National Army Museum extends across 1300 square meters and includes indoor galleries containing military artifacts, vehicles, and outdoor equipment displays.
The Royal New Zealand Engineers constructed the fortress-style museum in 276 days, leading to its opening ceremony in October 1978.
The Tears on Greenstone Memorial Wall stands as a dedication to over 30,000 New Zealand service members who gave their lives for their nation.
The museum remains open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM throughout the year, except for Christmas Day, with facilities including Home Fires Café.
In 2007, thieves stole 96 medals including nine Victoria Crosses from the museum, but authorities recovered all items within three months.
Location: Waiouru
Location: Ruapehu District
Inception: October 15, 1978
Phone: +6463876911
Website: https://armymuseum.co.nz
GPS coordinates: -39.48040,175.66910
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:03
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