Vilu Military Museum
About This Museum
Believe it or not, one of the South Pacific's most significant collections of WWII relics isn't in a glossy, modern building, but tucked away in the jungle west of Honiara. The Vilu Museum sits on the very ground where fierce fighting took place, a quiet clearing now filled with the ghosts of iron. You'll find yourself walking right up to rusting anti-aircraft guns and the crumpled fuselage of a Wildcat fighter, its cockpit open to the sky. It’s less a curated exhibit and more an open-air archive, where history hasn't been cleaned up but left exactly where it fell.
Collection Highlights
The collection is dominated by the mangled remains of American and Japanese aircraft, including a Betty bomber and several Zero fighters, all slowly being reclaimed by the jungle. You can also see heavy artillery pieces and coastal guns, their barrels still pointing out towards Ironbottom Sound.
Visitor Information
It's a bit of a drive down a dirt road to get there, so hiring a local driver is your best bet. Wear sturdy shoes, as you'll be walking on uneven ground.
Architecture & Building
The 'museum' is essentially a series of simple, open-sided thatched-roof shelters scattered through a forested area, protecting some of the smaller artifacts while the larger pieces sit out in the weather.
Contact & Location
Address: Lenggakiki, Rove-Lengakiki, Honiara, Solomon Islands
Phone: +677 87 77287
Website: Visit Website
