National Vietnam Veterans Museum — Attraction in Newhaven

he NVVM seeks to remember, interpret and understand the experience of the veterans of Australia’s longest war and the enduring impact of the war on society.

Located in Veterans Drive (just next to the airfield on the main Phillip Island Road) this volunteer created and run museum is home to a huge collection of artifacts, both large and small, interpreted with information, imagery and audio (using our fantastic InfoWand devices and touch screens). It will keep you, your family and friends engaged for the length of your visit.

At NVVM you will see the conscription ballot balls used in the system of National Service that divided our nation. You will walk beneath and around such key vehicles as helicopters, a tank, even a bomber used in Vietnam. See yourself in the boots of a Tunnel Rat or the helmet of a Chopper Pilot. Endlessly fascinating and absorbing, no matter what age group. Expect the unexpected.

From the moving Light & Sound show, through the new galleries showing the experience of veterans in the Vietnam War, in themed exhibitions changing every three months, and to the words of the veterans themselves, the NVVM provides visitors with a fascinating, emotional, rewarding and educational journey through the tumultuous years of the Vietnam conflict. The museum mixes remembrance and reflection with a unique museum environment dedicated to the heritage and legacy of Vietnam veterans.

A huge collection of artefacts, both large and small, interpreted with information, imagery and audio (using our fantastic InfoWand devices and touch screens) will keep you, your family and friends engaged for the length...

One of the best historical and factual displays dedicated to the true history of the Vietnam war.

The museum not only has some really important historic artifacts, but seriously emphasises the total human aspect of Australias involvement, showing call-up papers, the way young men were called up, the training they underwent as well as life on and behind the front lines.

At the front is a Caribou aircraft. The mainstay of the RAAF for 45 years, along with a carrier based Grumman Tracker.

Inside is a Bell 47 three seat helicopter, a Bell Cobra two seat USAF attack helo and the workforce of the war, a Bell UH Huey.

Out the back is a Navy Westland Wessex helicopter, a Cessna Bird dog forward control aircraft and a Canberra Bomber all in various stages of restoration.

The Army features a 113 bug, or Armoured Personell Carrier and a Centurion main battle tank.

The Navy is not forgotten either, with a dedicated section.

While these hard exhibits are impressive, its the human stories being told around the museum that are truly humbling.

Easy access off the road, with car parking at the front.

Wheelchair accessible throughout, including the...

out of all the war museum I visited. This is by far the best in the world. not only it tells the stories of all Australian diggers lied down on the field and never got back. their Heroism to stand for A Cause Which mean something to them and to Australia Then. They were all so young. brought tears in my eyes even I lived through the vietnam war until the end and then I became a refugee as Boat People.

I then got accepted by Australian delegation in the Galang refugee camp. settled in Australia. I never live one day for the past 40 years in Sydney without feeling how lucky i am being an Australian. I am now doing something to contribute to the Australian society. I teach Martial arts for the Fairfield community. which is a way for me to give back to the community I am living in.

the museum also brought some incredible images of a few EX _ 75s officers. who rather committed suicide than giving up to the communist regime.

WELL DONE TO ALL THE TIRELESS VOLUNTEERS WHO DAILIES LOOKING AFTER A PART OF HISTORY WHICH MANY CHOSE TO FORGET. GODS BLESS YOU ALL. YOU ARE ALL...