Museums Wellington
Museum of Wellington City & Sea
Discover the intriguing stories of Wellington's history in this historic building filled with precious objects, beautiful displays and stunning technology. READ MORE Museum of Wellington City & Sea
Cable Car Museum
Climb aboard an original ‘relentless red rattler', see the winding machinery and fully restored 1905 grip car and marvel at the history of this unique system. READ MORE Cable Car Museum
Colonial Cottage Museum
Step back in time and experience colonial family life with a tour of Wellington's oldest original cottage and its heritage garden - the best example of its type in the country. READ MORE Colonial Cottage Museum
collections
From precious Māori Taonga to replica British crown jewels and maritime art – the collection focuses on the history of Wellington. READ MORE collections
what's on
Death and Diversity
the rituals of death through Wellington's communities
Museum of Wellington City & Sea
opens 6 December
Free entry
activities and tours
Ship 'n Chips
Voyage through history to Matiu/Somes Island nature reserve READ MORE Ship 'n Chips
Tales and Rails
Escorted tour of two museums and a ride on the cable car with your very own gripman. READ MORE Tales and Rails
Black in Fashion
wearing the colour black in New Zealand
1 Brandon Street
on until 18 March
12 to 6pm daily, Koha entry
learning
Interactive and stimulating education programmes designed to complement your classroom activities – and they are lots of fun.
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