Aigantighe
Art Gallery - Timaru, South Canterbury
One of the South Island's largest art museums. The museum holds a
permanent collection, regional and touring exhibitions. New Zealand
and European art works from the seventeenth century to the present
include paintings by Frances Hodgkins, C F Goldie and Colin McCahon.
Sculpture garden of work by New Zealand, Japanese and African artists. |
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Force Museum - Christchurch - www.airforcemuseum.co.nz
Let the Air Force Museum take you on a unique journey of discovery
and adventure, with 28 amazing aircraft, captivating displays and
fun, hands-on entertainment. One of Christchurch’s “must
see” attractions, the Air Force Museum is a sensational family
day out with a difference! |
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Auckland
Museum - www.aucklandmuseum.com
Nowhere else can you so quickly and compellingly be introduced to
the people of the Pacific and New Zealand, and the remarkable flora,
fauna and geography of our unique islands. Priceless Maori treasures
including a waka taua (war canoe) from the 1830s. Maori Cultural performances
three times daily. Open daily 10am – 5pm. |
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Caley
Art Gallery - Geraldine - www.caleyart.com
Geraldine's reputation as a home to gifted artists and artisans is
growing all the time and many of these talented people have their
work on sale in the town itself or from nearby studios. Not to be
missed is a visit to the Caley Art Gallery with its permanent display
of Maori Portraits and cultural paintings. |
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City
Gallery Wellington - Wellington - www.city-gallery.org.nz
Established in 1980, the gallery was the first significant non-collecting
exhibition based public gallery in NZ. It creates a focus for contemporary
visual arts, architecture and design in Wellington through local, national
and international exhibitions as well as international exchanges and joint
ventures with other art museums. The gallery has achieved a reputation for
innovation and style, inspiring and challenging its audiences. |
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Crystal
Mountain - Lower Waitakeres, Auckland - www.crystalmountain.co.nz/
World class Crystal and Mineral Museum set in the foothills of the
Waitakere ranges, 30 minutes from Auckland City. Amazing fossils,
the biggest and most unusual selection of crystals and minerals in
New Zealand, selected from around the world. Scrumptious café,
farm animals and children's playgrounds. Group tours welcome. |
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Museum
of Transport & Technology - Auckland
- www.motat.org.nz
Within 40 acres in Auckland, MOTAT will take you on an interactive
journey of many of the technological achievements that have helped
shape New Zealand. Hands-on Science area. Tram and steam train rides.
Aircraft displays. Classic cars, fire engines, motorbikes. Victorian
Village. Touring exhibitions all year round! |
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Museum
of Wellington City & Sea - Wellington
- www.museumofwellington.co.nz
Step inside Wellington's museum, a restored heritage icon and journey
through the Capital's past, present and future. The Museum tells both
social and maritime history creating a broader visitor and educational
experience in a unique historic environment. Traditional techniques
combined with modern technology, create an exciting and stimulating
experience for young and old alike. |
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National
Maritime Museum of New Zealand - Auckland
- www.nzmaritime.org
In the heart of Auckland's downtown waterfront area we have been
proclaimed as a "new generation" museum with no precedent in New
Zealand. Ours is a different kind of cultural institution and tourist
attraction. Galleries showcasing New Zealand's maritime history,
heritage vessels (steam and sail), for inspection and cruises. |
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New
Zealand Cricket Museum - Wellington
- www.wellingtonmuseumstrust.org.nz/facilitiesAbout.html#nzCricket
Based in the Old Grandstand at the Basin Reserve, the New Zealand Cricket
Museum houses a wealth of national cricket mementoes and memorabilia. It
also has a research and lending library with an extensive range of cricket
books. The display cases demonstrate or reflect the place of the game in
the social history of New Zealand. |
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Otago
Museum - Dunedin - www.otagomuseum.govt.nz
Begin your journey in Southern New Zealand at Dunedin's most visited
attraction - Otago Museum. Discover the richness and vibrancy of the
southern region through outstanding collections covering culture,
nature and science. Whether you have an hour to spare or a day to
enjoy, you'll find something to inspire, enlighten or excite you. |
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Petone
Settlers Museum - Wellington - www.petonesettlers.org.nz
Our museum provides a window into the history of the people of the lower Hutt Valley,
especially on the stories of migration and settlement from the many cultural communities
of the Hutt Valley and Wellington Region. Open Tuesday to Friday: 12-4, weekends and public
holidays: 1-5. Schools and groups welcome by appointment. Admission free, donations
welcomed. Available free parking. |
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Rotorua
Museum of Art and History - Rotorua - www.rotoruamuseum.co.nz
Where great stories begin. Discover the essence of Rotorua: its people, culture, and
volcanic landscape. Explore Rotorua Museum's innovative exhibitions and learn about the
dramatic events and legendary figures that have shaped this fascinating region. The
exhibitions are bought to life with two exciting cinema experiences and regular guided tours. |
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South
Canterbury Museum - Timaru - www.timaru.govt.nz
The South Canterbury Museum contains valuable collections of objects
and information covering the natural and human history of South Canterbury.
Permanent displays and a temporary exhibition programme provide fascinating
glimpses into our region's past. |
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Southward
Car Museum - Kapiti Coast - www.southward.org.nz
We offer one of the largest and most varied collections of motor vehicles
in the Southern Hemisphere. Easy drive from Wellington, New Zealand's
capital city, we offer a comprehensive display. Restaurant open daily
and available for hire for weddings and dinners. Conference facilities
also available. |
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Te
Papa - New Zealand's National Museum - Wellington
- www.tepapa.govt.nz
Te Papa tells the great stories of our land and people. Over 20 galleries
house imaginative exhibitions that explore our unique natural environment,
the triumphs and tragedies of colonial history, art, and the vitality
of the Maori. Open every day of the year, 10am to 6pm (9pm Thursdays).
Free admission. |
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The
Colonial Cottage Museum - Wellington
- www.colonialcottagemuseum.co.nz
Visit central Wellington's oldest identified building, which was built in
1858. Displays show the ways in which the first colonials blended their lives
from their Victorian homeland with the dictates of a new country. Enjoy the
garden, the remaining portion of an 1840 New Zealand Company Town Acre, on
which the Cottage was built. |
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Wellington
Cable Car Museum - Wellington
- www.cablecarmuseum.co.nz
Located within a few metres of the Kelburn stop of the Cable Car, you'll learn about the colourful 100-year history of
this "relentless red machine". Recently expanded to meet the high visitation this museum now features as its central
attraction the beautifully restored Grip No. 3 car c1905. You can also climb aboard one of the old cars or marvel at the
machinery in the Winding Room. |
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