Air Nuigini Memorial
About This Museum
People don't just come here to see old planes; they come to connect with a story, to stand where history took a dramatic turn. The memorial quietly honors the crew and passengers of an Air Niugini flight that tragically crashed in 1972, a somber but vital piece of the nation's aviation history. It feels more like a quiet, open-air sanctuary than a traditional museum, with its simple plaques and tributes set against the Port Moresby sky. You leave not with a head full of facts, but with a profound sense of remembrance for the people behind the event.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the memorial is its collection of photographs and personal accounts from the time, alongside recovered artifacts from the crash site that tell a deeply human story.
Visitor Information
It's easy to find off the main road near Jackson's Airport—look for the simple, dignified monument where you can pause and reflect for a moment.
Architecture & Building
A modest, open memorial structure, functional and unadorned, focusing your attention entirely on the tribute it represents.
Contact & Location
Address: University of Papua New Guinea, Waigani Campus, Lailai Place, Waigani, Port Moresby, National Capital District, Southern Region, 000, Papua Niugini
Phone: +675 327 3663
Website: Visit Website
