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Visit New Zealand’s flagship museum, Te Papa, Wellington

Museums

You can visit museums in New Zealand wherever you go, often for free or a nominal fee. See fascinating displays on a range of topics from Maori history to Antarctic explorations and even ‘wearable art’. Don’t miss out on small museums as they’re often eccentric and surprising




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		Museum of Wellington City & Sea - Wellington City From Maui to the Wahine, from King Dick to Carmen – this Museum has the stories of Wellington.




		Aratoi - Masterton Wairarapa’s Museum of Art and History provides local national and international exhibitions.




		Pataka - Wellington City A museum and art gallery only 15 minutes north of Wellington.




		Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - Blenheim One of the world’s largest private collections of WW1 aircraft and memorabilia, brought to life.




		The Antarctic Attraction - Christchurch The International Antarctic Centre is Christchurch’s leading attraction and offers a fun and interactive experience of Antarctica.




		Air Force Museum - Christchurch A unique journey of discovery and adventure, with 28 amazing aircraft, captivating displays and hands-on entertainment.




		South Canterbury Museum - Timaru & Geraldine From fossils to fashions, get a close-up look at fascinating displays, including the story of Richard Pearse who flew before the Wright Brothers.




		Geraldine Vintage Car & Machinery Museum - Timaru & Geraldine Displaying over 1400 exhibits from South Canterbury. This includes 101 tractors from 1912 onwards.
			from NZD$7



		Southland Museum & Art Gallery - Niho O Te Taniwha - Invercargill The gem of Southland! Visit the Roaring 40s Gallery and Sub Antarctic Gallery. Live Tuatara living ‘dinosaurs’ are a unique feature of the museum.




		Wanaka Transport & Toy Museum - Wanaka The largest private collection in the Southern Hemisphere with four major buildings housing over 400 vehicles, 12 aircraft, 20,000 toys.