What’s on
Exhibition: Regional Gallery
Explore the rich heritage and natural history of the Nelson Tasman region in our permanent gallery.
Unboxed:The Collection Unpacked
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: Keri-Mei Zagrobelna
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.
Mana Māna: Kim Ireland
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).
Floor Talk: Sue Heydon
Join us for a special floor talk by local artist Sue Heydon, as she discusses her deeply personal exhibition, George’s War: Following My Father’s Journey.
Tuku 25: Coin Pendant Workshop. Session 2
Come along and transform an old coin into a shiny pendant.
Tuku 25: Coin Pendant Workshop. Session 1
Come along and transform an old coin into a shiny pendant.
Floor Talk: Keri-mei Zagrobelna and Hamuera Manihera
Join us for a special floor talk at Nelson Provincial Museum
KOHĀ
Fresh from Munich Jewellery Week, KOHĀ is an activation led by Neke Moa, Sofia Tekela-Smith and Stevei Houkāmau.
Tuku 25: Toi Ahiahi Heritage Themed Crafts
Join us for a heritage-inspired craft activity! Perfect for ages 6+
Five Films for Freedom / Free Screening at Nelson Provincial Museum
Join us for a special screening of Five Films for Freedom – the world’s widest-reaching LGBTQIA+ online celebration!
George’s War. Sue Heydon, Following my Father’s Journey
George’s War: Following My Father’s Journey is an intimate and poignant exhibition by local artist Sue Heydon, exploring her father’s harrowing experience as a WWII prisoner of war.
Toi Ahiahi - Afternoon Activities at the Museum
Wracking your brain for after school activities with the kids? Why not head along to the Museum and join one of our drop-in workshops for kids?
Entering a Mass Extinction Event: Causes, Solutions, and the Future
Join Dr Aaron Stallard for a journey through geological time as he discusses evolution, extinction events, and the way human activity is shaping the planet today.
The Big dino Day Out
Fun day full of scheduled activities for tamariki (stay tuned for more details)
Etched in Earth: Geological Tales of Extinction in Aotearoa
Connections between Aotearoa and the mass extinction events.
Dress as a Dino Day
Come to the Museum dressed as a dinosaur to receivefree entry into the Six Extinctions exhibition
Six Extinctions: Museum Quiet Hour / Every Tuesday 4-5pm
Our Quiet Hour sessions has reduced soundscapes and audio visuals to provide a calmer exhibition experience.
Free Event: Facing a changing climate
Free Event: Grasping the consequences of a changing climate can be deeply personal, and we each come at the topic from our own direction.
Design a Dinosaur Competition
Unleash your imagination and show us your dino-mite design!
Six Extinctions: Explore the Events That Changed the World
Step back in time to discover the mass extinctions that have shaped Earth’s history.
Annual Meeting
Tasman Bays Heritage Trust | Nelson Provincial Museum warmly invite you to attend our Annual Meeting.
Toi Ahiahi - Afternoon Activities at the Museum
Wracking your brain for after school activities with the kids? Why not head along to the Museum and join one of our drop-in workshops for kids?
Geology of Pakohe: A talk by Nick Mortimer
Join Nick Mortimer, GNS Science Te Pῡ Ao, Dunedin, for a discussion on the geology of pakohe.
Workshop: Make a Taniwha- Session 4
Come along and unleash your creativity and imagination
Workshop: Make a Taniwha- Session 3
Come along and unleash your creativity and imagination
Artist Panel & Guided Tour
Join us for a kōrero with the artists, followed by a guided tour led by Ruihana Smith, showcasing pakohe.
Workshop: Make a Taniwha- Session 2
Come along and unleash your creativity and imagination
Workshop: Make a Taniwha- Session 1
Come along and unleash your creativity and imagination
Artist Talk: Zan-Luther Kohu and Teariki Kohu
Join artists Zan-Luther Kohu and Teariki Kohu as they unlock the secrets, stories, and inspirations woven into their captivating work and the importance of Pakohe
Te Tuhi o te Whenua: Pakohe Unearthed - Kōrero with Ruihana Smith at the Suter Art Gallery
To celebrate the opening of the exhibition "Te Tuhi o te Whenua; Pakohe Unearthed" at the Nelson Provincial Museum, Ruihana Smith will be hosting an artist talk focusing on his journey and work with Pakohe.
Te Tuhi o te Whenua: Pakohe Unearthed
Immerse yourself in the sounds, stories, and colours of Pakohe, also known as argillite, a strong and versatile stone significant to Te Tauihu (the top of the South Island).