About South Australian Aviation Museum
Established in 1984, the South Australian Aviation Museum has operated from several locations before making its home at the former railway yards in 2005. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (South Australia), whose assistance in providing the site and helping develop the Museum's facilities has been instrumental to our success.
Supporting the future of the museum
The South Australian Aviation Museum Foundation was established in 2022. It is incorporated as a public ancillary fund trust and is endorsed as a deductible gift recipient so all donations to it are 100% tax deductible. Our objective in forming the Foundation is to establish it as a prudently managed and safely invested capital base to enable us to anticipate and provide for the major longer-term funding needs of the Museum. This is vital if the Museum is to maintain its inspirational community role of telling the South Australian Aviation story for future generations. For more information about the Foundation's structure, mission, vision and goals, and how to donate, click here to go to the SAAM Foundation website.
Researching South Australia’s aviation history
The SAAM History Group researches and publishes articles and books about South Australian aviation history.
The History Group also assists visitors to the Museum by researching and providing answers to their questions on aviation history, and assists members who are engaged in the restoration of historic aircraft, by researching such matters as aircraft colours, registrations and liveries to ensure authenticity.
SAAM History 1984-2025
Founded in 1984 as the South Australian Aviation & Warbirds Restoration Group, the Museum has grown and evolved over the years, adopting its current name, The South Australian Aviation Museum (SAAM). Since its beginnings at Glenelg, the Museum has relocated several times before settling at its present home at 16 Bedford Street, Port Adelaide, in 2005.
40 year History Powerpoint
On Saturday 30 November 2024, South Australian Aviation Museum volunteers and members gathered in Hangar 2 beneath the Museum's AP-3C Orion to celebrate the annual Christmas party. During the evening, founding member David Byrne presented a fascinating overview of the Museum's 40-year history, highlighting its growth and achievements since its establishment.
