National Military Vehicle Museum facts for kids
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The National Military Vehicle Museum is a cool place in Edinburgh, South Australia. It's like a giant garage filled with amazing old military vehicles! This museum first opened its doors in 1993. It's a special kind of automobile museum because it focuses on vehicles used by the military.
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About the Museum's Home
The museum is located inside some old buildings. These buildings were built during World War II. They are part of a special area called the Defence precinct in Edinburgh Parks. This means the museum is in a place linked to Australia's defense history.
Who Runs the Museum?
The museum is looked after by a group called the Military Vehicle Preservation Society of South Australia (MVPSSA). This group loves military vehicles! What makes this museum really special is that many of the vehicles belong to the members of the MVPSSA. They are not just museum pieces.
Vehicles in Action
Most of the vehicles at the museum are kept in working order. This means they can still drive! The members often use these vehicles for important events. For example, you might see them in the Anzac Day march. They also take part in fun events like the Clipsal 500 and Christmas pageants. It's exciting to see history come to life!
What Kinds of Vehicles Can You See?
The museum has a wide range of vehicles. You can see very old equipment that was pulled by horses from World War I. They also have modern military vehicles. The museum pays special attention to vehicles linked to South Australia's military past. This includes vehicles made right in Adelaide. Some were built by General Motors Holden. Others were made at the Islington Railway Workshops.
See also
- List of museums in South Australia
- List of automobile museums
