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Nelson Provincial Museum

144 Reviews

#12 of 53 things to do in Nelson

Museums, History Museums, Speciality Museums

Closed Now: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Trafalgar St | corner Hardy Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Open today: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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“Worth the visit”

We were fully engrossed in what was great display of local history. The photography was quite... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

upperhutt

St Kilda East, Australia

via mobile

“Gives you more information about the area”

There are lots of museums that you can go to on your travels and many will have a lot more displays... read more

Reviewed 22 September 2018

New_South_Woodies

Sydney, Australia

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4.0 144 reviews

Excellent37%
Very good43%
Average18%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

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“local history”(11 reviews)

“visiting exhibitions”(5 reviews)

“special exhibit”(3 reviews)

About

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.

Closed Now

Hours Today: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Suggested duration: 2-3 hours

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Trafalgar St | corner Hardy Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

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+64 3-548 9588

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upperhutt

St Kilda East, Australia

5217

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Worth the visit

We were fully engrossed in what was great display of local history. The photography was quite gripping.

Thank upperhutt

Michael B

Bellflower

575169

Reviewed 29 September 2018

Lots of local history at a small price

On the corner of Trafalgar and Hardy Streets in the center of Nelson is a small local history museum with a bug display. If you are looking for some educational history of Nelson and surrounding area this is the place for you, only a small...More

Thank Michael B

New_South_Woodies

Sydney, Australia

26146

Reviewed 22 September 2018

Gives you more information about the area

There are lots of museums that you can go to on your travels and many will have a lot more displays than Nelson. However, remember that the entry price is very small and the museum has actually done a really good job of focusing on...More

Thank New_South_Woodies

Thanks for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your visit. Safe travles!

Rose22Nelson

Nelson, New Zealand

195

Reviewed 21 September 2018

Educational

Right in the centre of Nelson, with many displays, there is a free area then some exhibitions have a small fee. great experience for children and adults alike.

Thank Rose22Nelson

Tatsi A

Wellington, New Zealand

Reviewed 12 September 2018

awesome little museum .

recently moved to the region. The museum never stop to surprise us. Lovely gift shop downstairs, comprehensive regional gallery.. our favorite is a second floor exhibition space that never stops to surprise with variety of the shows for all ages. fantastic exhibitions. always a delight...More

Thank Tatsi A

wundabar

Auckland

7923

Reviewed 11 September 2018

Very spruce, inviting

Small, compact; nice and central. Great early NZ and NZ photography display. Good that locals (not us) get to visit free

Thank wundabar

KimDK1970

Copenhagen, Denmark

Reviewed 4 September 2018

Interesting provincial museum

The provincial museum has a beautifully displayed and informative exhibition on the first floor. The photographic exhibition on the second floor is a nice bonus. The museum is small, but quite enjoyable and also very cheap - just $5 (NZD).

Thank KimDK1970

So glad you enjoyed your visit to the museum Kim. Thanks for the review.

Diane W

Nelson, New Zealand

14134

Reviewed 20 July 2018

Excellent history of the Nelson region

Much can be gained by viewing the permanent display in this museum of world class standard. Visiting exhibitions in the upper gallery are wonderful. Recenlty we visited a display of Nationa Geographic photos.

Thank Diane W

OlwynSteve

Wellington, New Zealand

266

Reviewed 18 July 2018

Good regional museum

The historic collection was very interesting and well laid out. The museum is small - but is worth a visit for an overview of the history of this area. The Burgess gang death masks were a highlight!

Thank OlwynSteve

Dr_fishguy

Nelson, New Zealand

227

Reviewed 11 July 2018

Brilliant displays, friendly & knowledgable staff, and cute gift shop!

Whether 8 or 80, the Nelson Provincial Museum offers great history, fun and interactive displays, and a neat gift shop that they have expanded to allow for more local products. We recommend it to everyone who visits Nelson - well worth the stop, and then...More

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