What is on
Explore the rich heritage and natural history of the Nelson Tasman region in our permanent gallery.
Experience the bold brilliance of Toi Koru, the first major survey exhibition of paintings by Māori master of colour and kōwhaiwhai, Dr Sandy Adsett.
Whakaritea tō toronga / Plan your visit
Nelson Provincial Museum Pupuri Taonga o Te Tai Ao is the kaitiaki (guardian) of social and natural history and Taonga from the Nelson and Tasman regions. We are New Zealand’s oldest museum tracing our origin back to the foundation of the Literary and Scientific Institution of Nelson in May 1841.
Opening Hours
10:00am - 5:00pm weekdays;
10:00am - 4:30pm weekends / public holidays;
The Museum is closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
News
Treasured toys tell tales: Child’s play – or not?
