Wellington Museum
About This Museum
People don't just stumble into the Wellington Museum; they come to connect with the soul of the city, tucked away in the beautifully preserved Bond Store on the waterfront. You can easily lose an afternoon here, moving from tales of early Māori settlement to the wild days of the colonial frontier. One minute you're in a recreated 19th-century shop, and the next you're utterly absorbed by the heartbreakingly personal stories from the Wahine disaster. It’s less a sterile display of artifacts and more a series of captivating conversations with Wellington's past.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the 'Attic' floor, a wonderfully quirky collection of inventions and oddities, or the powerful 'Wahine' exhibit that tells the story of the 1968 ferry tragedy through survivors' accounts.
Visitor Information
It's right on Queens Wharf, so it's a perfect wet-weather escape or a cultural pit-stop during a waterfront stroll. Best of all? Entry is free, making it an essential and accessible part of any Wellington visit.
Architecture & Building
Housed in the historic Bond Store, an elegant Victorian-era building with rustic timber floors and original features that itself feels like part of the exhibit.
Contact & Location
Address: 3, Jervois Quay, Lambton, Wellington Central, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand / Aotearoa
Phone: +64 4 472 8904
Website: Visit Website
