Museums

Discover Nelson Tasman’s unique museums

A great place to start digging deeper into our regional history is the Nelson Provincial Museum, right in the heart of Nelson City Centre. With ever changing local and travelling exhibits and a precious archive of regional artifacts, events and people, it’s our home of history.

Beyond the city, we have a number of delightful community

Explore our museums

Nelson Classic Car Museum

Nelson Classic Car Museum (NCCM) is one of NZs finest private motor vehicle collections. Admire 150+ immaculate cars from more than 115 years of motoring drink great coffee & eat fresh food, buy handmade art, Jewellery and Museum merchandise.

from NZ$19

Founders Heritage Park

A unique heritage attraction featuring historic buildings, interactive displays, and vibrant community events. It celebrates the region's history and offers versatile event spaces, making it a hub for locals and visitors.

Motueka District Museum

Housed in a 1913 school building, the Motueka District Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the area's rich history and heritage.

The earliest image of Golden Bay/Mohua and of Maori.The drawing records the events of 18/19 December 1642, when Tasman's ships anchored and tried to establish communication with the local people.

Golden Bay Museum - Te Waka Huia o Mohua

Immerse yourself in Golden Bay's rich history and heritage.

Willow Bank Heritage Village

Step back in time and immerse yourself in our region's rich history. This living museum offers an interactive (and affordable) experience for visitors of all ages.

Nelson Provincial Museum Pupuri Taonga o Te Tai Ao

Nelson's regional museum, located in the heart of Nelson, features a regional history gallery downstairs and temporary exhibitions upstairs.