Exhibitions
Explore the rich heritage and natural history of the Nelson Tasman region in our permanent gallery.
COMING SOON Taku Rau Tīkumu. He whetū i te rangi, he whetū ki te whenua. A star in the sky, a star on the earth. Taku Rau Tīkumu explores the enduring relationship between people and alpine landscapes through the story of tīkumu - a resilient mountain plant bound to generations of knowledge, skill, and care.
Events
Step into a night of midwinter glamour at the Royale Gala at The Rutherford Hotel, Nelson. Enjoy an exclusive black-tie evening of drinks and canapés, a three-course dinner, live entertainment and curated auctions, all supporting the new Archives, Research and Collections (ARC) facility. Limited tables.
Whakaritea tō toronga / Plan your visit
Nelson Provincial Museum Pupuri Taonga o Te Taiao is the kaitiaki 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
