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The National Army Museum is the museum of the New Zealand Army. It was formerly known as the Queen Elizabeth II Army Memorial Museum. It is situated 94 minutes south of Taupo on State Highway One, on the southern side of the small military town of Waiouru. The 1300 square metre museum is fortress-looking in design, complete with a bridge and moat. It took the 2nd Field Squadron of the Royal New Zealand Engineers 276 days to build, and was opened in October 1978.According to the museum's literature, it functions as a memorial to those who have fallen, to those who have served and are still serving, and to the battles fought by New Zealand soldiers. It is also a research, teaching and training facility of New Zealand's military history. Associated literature reveals "the museum serves as a place of connection between visitors and the nation's military past, a place where people can engage with real life stories and experiences and discover how these conflicts have shaped the nation".The museum offers a number of facilities and experiences which include a gift shop, the Home Fires Café, the Kippenberger Research Library, and the Tears on Greenstone Memorial. On display are many and varied collections, including weapons, war memorabilia, military vehicles, exhibitions of battles, a huge medal collection exhibiting medals associated with New Zealand and its army, and lifelike displays of twelve of the biggest campaigns that New Zealand troops have been involved in. "Kidz headquarters" provides children with fun learning activities.

Address: Waiouru, New Zealand
State: Waiouru



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Loved the visit there. Priced well for all the knowledge that the museum holds. Enjoyed learning more about the history of NZ and what has gone on. Lovely little area for kids.
Interesting museum to visit. There is a wonderful collection of weapons through the centuries. The constant recorded reading of the names of all the Forces personnel who lost their lives in the service of their country brought tears to my eyes. Lest we forget.
Cool place to check out. Needed more time, so much to see! Lovely helpful staff - we had to leave our back pack at the reception and completely forgot it! They were so helpful and even arranged to courier it back to the South Island! Thanks guys
Great place to stop on the way up and down the country. Bathrooms are tidy, cafe is nice and view of the mountain is great. It's been a few years since we went through the museum part but recall it being pretty good too.
A great informative experience with well maintained interesting exhibits and good facilities. A must for those interested in military history .
Beautiful place to learn about NZ army and it's achievements. Fantastically arranged musuem with options to either choose self guiding tour or professionally guided tour. Has a great cafe and lovely gift shop.
Lots of memorabilia on NZ past. Great exhibits both indoors and out. New exhibit just opened. A sombre moving place of reflection all must see. Well presented and awesome play area to keep budding recruits occupied!! Cafe to relax in and souvenir store all in the one huge complex.
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