Museums

The Museum showcases the natural, cultural and social history of New Zealand, with a focus on Pacific and Maori culture.

aucklandmuseum.com Site Profile

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (www.tepapa.govt.nz)  

Te Papa's key tasks are to preserve and present the taonga (treasures) of New Zealand's peoples and to interpret the country's heritage for national and international audiences.

tepapa.govt.nz Site Profile

New Zealand Rugby Museum - The leading online New Zealand experience rugby resource.

rugbymuseum.co.nz Site Profile

An Auckland museum, showcasing New Zealand's maritime history in fourteen exhibition galleries.

nzmaritime.org Site Profile

The museum is crammed full of interesting bits and pieces that are fascinating for anyone interested in the horse.

nzmaritime.org Site Profile

Brigitte and Walter invite you to experience one of the most unique and exclusive galleries in New Zealand.

kaikoura.co.nz Site Profile

A knowledge centre where Taranaki library, museum and visitor information is available, so that the people of Taranaki can learn about who they are, where they come from and where they are going.

pukeariki.com Site Profile

This museum began in 1952 with collections gathered by the South Canterbury Historical Society.

southisland.org.nz Site Profile

Step inside Wellington's museum, a restored heritage icon and journey through the Capital's past, present and future.

museumofwellington.co.nz Site Profile

Showcasing a blend of heritage and culture, from yesterday's historic treasures to today's contemporary art. Situated in the heart of Taupo, the museum offers visitors an opportunity to celebrate both art and history in one ideal location.

taupomuseum.co.nz Site Profile

Aside from extensive local social history displays, this museum researches, curates, designs and constructs social displays and exhibitions, often in partnership with the community.

huttcity.govt.nz Site Profile

The cultural heart of Porirua City. A museum and art gallery that is dedicated to celebrating the region's heritage and showcasing the very best in contemporary Maori, Pacific Island and New Zealand art.

pataka.org.nz Site Profile

A guide to museums, art galleries and national treasures in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

nzmuseums.co.nz Site Profile

They hold in trust almost two million collection items of regional, national and international significance.

canterburymuseum.com Site Profile

Rose Hellaby House has been developed as an historical display centre.

rotoruamuseum.co.nz Site Profile

A visitors centre based on the novel On The Trail Of King Richard III. Also includes the King Richard III visitor centre and a virtual tour of medieval england and Creatures of the Chase.

taheke.co.nz Site Profile

Army Museum Waiouru (www.armymuseum.co.nz)  

A military history and army war museum in New Zealand. Engage with real life soldiers' stories, discover New Zealand's military history, learn the campaigns of the NZ Army, and reflect on how conflict has shaped New Zealand.

armymuseum.co.nz Site Profile

MOTAT takes you on an interactive journey through many of the technological achievements that have helped shape New Zealand.

motat.org.nz Site Profile

Museum and gallery centre located in Manawatu.

temanawa.co.nz Site Profile

Gisborne's regional musueum is known as one of the most innovative in New Zealand, with displays featuring Maori treasures, colonial artefacts, natural history and fine art.

tairawhitimuseum.org.nz Site Profile

At the Waipu Heritage Centre you will discover the amazing story of one of the world's largest migrations.

waipumuseum.com Site Profile

Enjoy a nostalgic look back at a piece of Wellington's history - historical displays in the tram barn and a 4 km return tram ride through scenic Queen Elizabeth Park.

wellingtontrams.org.nz Site Profile

Dedicated to collecting and conserving, preserving and publishing, researching and display of the heritage and development of Cambridge, its people and the surrounding districts.

cambridgemuseum.org.nz Site Profile

The Royal New Zealand Navy has served New Zealand with distinction in both peace and war and has played a significant role in the security and prosperity of our country. The Navy Museum honours and portrays the contribution the Navy's men and women have made throughout history.

navymuseum.mil.nz Site Profile

This museum covers several acres of an historic site.

buriedvillage.co.nz Site Profile