Museums

Richard Pearse, Inventor & Aviator   (www.richardpearse.co.nz)  

The official site of Richard Pearse, pioneer aviator and inventor from Waitohi, South Canterbury. The South Canterbury Aviation Heritage Centre presents exhibits on the region's pioneering aviators and their efforts to achieve powered flight.

Navy Museum   (www.navymuseum.mil.nz)  

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.

Whakatane Museum & Gallery   (www.whakatanemuseum.org.nz)  

Discover the history and art of the Eastern Bay of Plenty district.

Devonport Historical and Museum Society   (www.devonportmuseum.org.nz)  

An volunteer organisation involved in the maintenance and development of the Devonport Museum.

Waitomo Museum   (www.waitomo-museum.co.nz)  

An award-winning museum specialising in caves and karst landscape.

Commodore Home Computer Museum   (www.webs4u.co.nz/museum)  

A private collection preserving the history of the Commodore computer in New Zealand.

Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery   (www.taupomuseum.co.nz)  

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.

The Plains   (www.plainsrailway.co.nz)  

A historical complex in Ashburton, featuring a steam locomotive railway, a woodworking museum, a collection of vintage tractors and a replica historic village. A historic church is available for weddings, to add a heritage theme to your special day.

Aratoi   (www.aratoi.co.nz)  

Award-winning museum of art and history, situated in Masterton. An essential part of your visit to the beautiful Wairarapa.

Larnach Castle   (www.larnachcastle.co.nz)  

The castle is the home of the Barker family, who have spent more than 30 years lovingly restoring the building and re-creating the beauty of the gardens and grounds.

Whangarei Art Museum   (www.whangareiartmuseum.co.nz)  

The art museum houses the city’s art collection of heritage and contemporary works.

Bedplate Press Printing Museum   (www.bedplatepress.org.nz)  

A museum established by a group of enthusiasts dedicated to preserving New Zealand's letterpress printing history for future generations. They operate from premises at Silverstream, near Wellington, and invite you to come and find out what letterpress printing is all about.

Whanganui Riverboat Centre Museum   (www.riverboat.co.nz/museum.html)  

The museum collects, preserves, researches and displays material relating to the history of the Whanganui River.

Wellington Tramway Museum   (www.wellingtontrams.org.nz)  

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.

Tawhiti Museum   (www.tawhitimuseum.co.nz)  

Tawhiti Museum presents our south Taranaki history in a lively informative way, using lifesized figures, scale models, light and sound effects and of course artifacts.

Murrayfield Settlers Museum   (www.murrayfield.co.nz/museum.htm)  

Stroll around and step back into the past and experience the memories these old exhibits will bring. You will be more than impressed with the number and condition of the exhibits that were used in the everyday lives of our ancestors.

Mercury Bay Regional Museum   (www.mercurybaymuseum.co.nz)  

Visit the Coromandel region's most popular museum, featuring exhibits dating from 800-950AD, Maori artefacts and relics from the days of early settlement.

Aratoi Pathways   (www.aratoi.org.nz)  

The Web site of the Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, presenting a range of exhibitions, collections, public programmes and events that help to celebrate the unique natural, cultural and artistic heritage of the Wairarapa.

Lakes District Museum Education Program (www.handsonhistory.co.nz)  

The Lakes District Museum Education Programme in Arrowtown provides hands-on learning and education resources designed to enhance and enrich the New Zealand curriculum.

Southland Museum & Art Gallery   (www.southlandmuseum.co.nz)  

A charitable trust administered by a trust board made up of representation from contributing local authorities, educational institutions, tangata whenua, and associated organisations.

Havana Gallery   (www.havanagallery.co.nz)  

Auckland represents art by leading contemporary artists of Cuba.

Glass Time Museum of Glass   (www.glass.co.nz)  

Glass Museum On Line, photographs and explanation of all kinds of glass, links to many useful glass sites, a Glass Collectors' Club, Glass Club Bulletin Board, Bookshelf, and regular updates.

Otago Museum : Virtually There   (www.omvirtuallythere.co.nz)  

Virtually There is a system that allows visitors to view objects from the Otago Museum electronically. Visitors can experience how the museum caters for the storage of around 1.6 million objects in the museum storage areas by taking a virtual tour.

History House Museum   (www.history-house.co.nz)  

A museum located in Greymouth, with an amazing collection of photographs and information about Greymouth and the surrounding area from the 1860's.

Kauri Museum   (www.kauri-museum.co.nz)  

A museum that has an exhibition covering 3,000 square metres. The museum shop has an exciting range of high quality kauri gifts and souvenirs.