National Military Vehicle Museum facts for kids
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The National Military Vehicle Museum is a special place in Edinburgh, South Australia. It's like a giant garage filled with amazing military vehicles. This museum first opened its doors in 1993.
It's located in old buildings that were used during World War II. These buildings were once part of a factory that made explosives. The museum is run by a group called the Military Vehicle Preservation Society of South Australia (MVPSSA). What makes this museum really cool is that many of the vehicles belong to the members of this group. Most of these vehicles can still be driven! They often take part in big events like the Anzac Day march and the Adelaide Christmas Pageant.
The museum has all sorts of vehicles. You can see equipment from World War I that was pulled by horses. There are also modern military vehicles. The museum especially likes to show vehicles that have a connection to South Australia's history. This includes vehicles made right in Adelaide by companies like Holden and the Islington Railway Workshops.
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Exploring the Museum
The National Military Vehicle Museum is all about saving and showing off military vehicles. It also displays other items like military weapons and radio gear. Volunteers from the Military Vehicle Preservation Society of South Australia run the museum. They are very passionate about history! The museum has many restored vehicles, from World War I up to today. It offers a fun way to learn about military history.
A Look Back: Museum History
The museum started in August 1993 in Port Adelaide. Later, it moved to its current home in Edinburgh Parks. This new location is special because it uses old World War II buildings. These buildings are from the same time period as many of the vehicles inside. This makes visiting the museum feel even more real and historical.
Amazing Exhibits
The museum's collection includes many military vehicles owned by private collectors. These vehicles are carefully fixed up to work perfectly. They can even be driven on roads! This means the vehicles are not just kept safe, but they are also used. Visitors can sometimes see these vehicles in action during special events. The exhibits cover a long period of history. You can see early 20th-century military transport and even modern vehicles.
Join the Adventure: Membership
If you love military history, you might want to join the Military Vehicle Preservation Society. This group connects people who are interested in military vehicles across Australia and even worldwide. Members can help out at the museum as volunteers. They can also take part in events and help keep these important vehicles safe for the future.
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See also
- List of museums in South Australia
- List of automobile museums
