It's been about 3 to 4 years since I last visited the National Vietnam Veterans Museum at Newhaven and during this time a significant number of changes have occurred. Most noticeable is the doubling of the museums display building, which has allowed all of the larger exhibits to now be housed indoors and undercover, something that is essential especially considering its proximity to the sea.
During this time the museum has also acquired several new exhibits, consisting of a Tracker, Iroquios, Wessex and Canberra, and is currently in the process of redeveloping its displays, to give a better overview of the Vietnam War as a whole as well as Australia's involvement. All of the changes made to date are quite refreshing as previously the museum was presented more as a memorial to past veterans and as such was somewhat cold and uninteresting. This redevelopment is designed to turn the museum into a major local tourist attraction, which can only be a good for its long term future.
The Museum is also awaiting delivery of an Australian Army International 4x4 truck and has put in a request for an M113 APC, which is very much on its wish list.
Therefore, if you haven't visited the museum before, or like me not for a while, then it may be time to pop in and have a look at what's been going on, as you won't be disappointed.
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| Grumman S-2G Tracker |
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| The Armoury |
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| Bell 47G-31B Sioux |
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| Bell AH-1G Cobra |
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| Bell UH-1H Iroquios |
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| 105mm Pack Howitzer |
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| Centurion MK5/1 |
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| North Vietnamese Army Exhibits |
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| Westland Wessex MK31B |
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| English Electric Canberra MK21 |
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| 1968 Land Rover Series 2A Ambulance |
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| HMAS Sydney - 'The Vung Tau Ferry' |
