Housed in the 1897 Imperial Hotel, the Galley Museum offers a unique collection telling stories of West Coast survival, endurance, and sacrifice, as well as providing a very personal record of the people themselves and their daily lives. The museum is managed by dedicated volunteers and features 30 rooms of historical items including personal effects, documents, cameras, theatre projectors, household items, gems and minerals, military, emergency services, and mining artifacts depicting the varied aspects of West Coast heritage. Open seven days a week, with affordable entry fees including concession and family rates, the Galley is also a white i-visitor information centre and a Children’s University Learning Destination. Children receive a free activity pack. The Galley Museum stocks a range of products that make the perfect gift or souvenir to remember a visit to Queenstown, with a range designed by West Coasters, created by West Coasters, or made from West Coast materials.

The Paragon Theatre opened on October 28, 1933 to a capacity crowd of 1150 people. After a chequered history which saw it gutted and repurposed as an indoor cricket stadium in 1985 before closing down for over a decade it underwent a major restoration in the early 2000's. After being closed again for 3 years we bought the theatre in July 2017 and are continuing the restoration. Since owning the Paragon we have saved the floor from collapse, installed a commercial kitchen, bar, large stage, sound and lighting equipment, biofuel fire pits and various other improvements. Our focus has shifted towards live music events, everything from classical, jazz, blues, country and rock bands. Keep a lookout on our website for upcoming events. You never know who you might see at The Paragon Theatre.