Explore the rich heritage and natural history of the Nelson Tasman region in our permanent gallery.
Nelson, New Zealand – Peek behind the curtain of the Nelson Provincial Museum Pupuri Taonga o Te Tai Ao with Unboxed – The Collection Unpacked, an exclusive exhibition opening on the 29 March 2025.
Pāhekoheko (noun) - connection, relationship, association, interaction, combination. Keri-Mei Zagrobelna’s latest body of work explores her deep connections to Whakatū, her iwi ties, and her long-standing relationship with museums.
In Mana Māna, local artist Kim Ireland (Tūhourangi, Tapuika, Korean) explores whakapapa and inter-generational strength through uku (clay). Inspired by gourds, Ireland’s work reflects the connection between wāhine and tīpuna wahine, providing guidance and strength in times of te pō (darkness).
Whakaritea tō toronga
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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
