Step inside Wellington's museum, a restored heritage icon, and journey through the Capital's past, present and future.

Queens Wharf, Wellington
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Step inside Wellington's museum, a restored heritage icon, and journey through the Capital's past, present and future.

Opened on 27 November 1999, Wellington at long last has a museum of its own - a permanent place for its social and maritime history.

The Museum has over 95,000 items in its collection. Items range from 20th century shipping & machinery, through to social history & art. The Museum also has holds the Paine (Maori) Collection, and a full set of the Royal Crown Jewels - but only replicas of course.

Redeveloped and restored, the 1892 building is a magnificent storehouse for Wellington's most important treasure - its history.

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