Step into Nelson’s past and investigate the amazing photographic record captured on over 4 tons of glass plates.

Available for all ages.

Nau te rourou, Nāku te rourou, Ka ora ai te iwi. - With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.

Available for all ages.

The museum was gifted a collection of World Instruments by Richard Nunns and as educators we have access to them. We have designed a programme to showcase the collection with a range of educational objectives.

Available for all ages.

In this NZ curriculum based activity, Museum staff will guide your classes through your nearest suitable wetland and/or bring the resources to your school to explore this topic to the relevant depth for your year group/s.

Suitable for years 5-13

We offer a range of walks outside of the Museum that can be tailored to specific needs and ages.

Available for all ages.

We offer a range of learning programmes tailored to the needs of intermediate and secondary students which include walks, field work across the region, and museum visits.