Nelson Provincial Museum Pupuri Taonga o Te Tai Ao

At our central city location, the Lower Gallery leads visitors through an exploration of Te Tau Ihu, the top of the South Island from Tasman Bay to Golden Bay. This treasure-filled exhibition focuses on the region’s fascinating history and identity, offering hours of discovery. The upper level and gallery are used for exhibitions with local, topical, cultural, or international themes. A vibrant stained-glass window featuring New Zealand’s unique creatures and plants may be admired from the top floor.


Research Facility

Collections housed here include photographs, archives, art and a large general collection of objects connected with the Nelson and Tasman regions. These collections are used by local, national and international communities for research.
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