The 5 Best History Museums in Nelson-Tasman Region, South Island

September 26, 2021 Ying Subia

Discover the best top things to do in Nelson-Tasman Region, New Zealand including Higgins Heritage Park, Golden Bay Machinery & Early Settlers Museum, Nelson Provincial Museum, Mapua Maritime Museum, Collingwood Museum.
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1. Higgins Heritage Park

222 Pigeon Valley Road, Nelson, Nelson 7096 New Zealand http://www.higginsheritagepark.co.nz/
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Higgins Heritage Park

2. Golden Bay Machinery & Early Settlers Museum

869 Collingwood-Bainham Main Road, Collingwood 7073 New Zealand +64 3-524 8131 https://www.goldenbaynz.co.nz/directory-museums-takaka-collingwood.html
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Golden Bay Machinery & Early Settlers Museum

Reviewed By Gwen008 - Perth, Australia

We found this mueum quite by accident when drivng out to the start of the Heaphy Track. Entry is by donation and you are able to wader around teh various exhibits at leisure. The museum is filled wth memorabillia of all sorts from the eary days of settlemtn in NZ and is such fun to see. For those of advanced years it is full of those "we had one of those' and " I remember that" moments. For the younger generation it's a great way to see how Grandma lived and how technology has changed our lives. It's abut 15 minutes from Collingwood and well worth the visit..

3. Nelson Provincial Museum

Trafalgar St corner Hardy Street, Nelson 7010 New Zealand +64 3-548 9588 [email protected] http://www.nelsonmuseum.co.nz/
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Nelson Provincial Museum

This is the regional museum of Nelson and Tasman. It is New Zealands oldest museum, started 175 years ago. Learn about the region, its people, history and environments. The temporary gallery features changing exhibitions.

Reviewed By SamMackNZ - Cambridge, New Zealand

This was a very nice smaller museum. Awesome history and lovely stories. My wife and I particularly liked the one around the elephants. Lots about classic New Zealand. The museum definitely punches above its weight. When we went, they also had the moon exhibition on which was great to see. Definitely worth dropping in while in town.

4. Mapua Maritime Museum

Aranui Road, Mapua New Zealand http://www.mapuawharf.co.nz/businesses/2018/11/15/mapua-boat-club-amp-maritime-museum
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Mapua Maritime Museum

5. Collingwood Museum

Tasman Street, Collingwood 7054 New Zealand +64 3-524 8131 http://www.goldenbaynz.co.nz/
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3.5 based on 3 reviews

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