Exhibitions
Into Ocean & Ice
Exhibition on 29 November 2024 - 31 August 2025 | Free with museum entry
Journey to Antarctica through Into Ocean & Ice, an exhibition where five artists interpret of the remote, cool South. Experience Ernest Shackleton's failed though epic, Trans-Antarctic Expedition, alongside modern-day South Georgia, where melting glaciers signal the climate crisis.
Landfalls
Navigate the pioneering voyages of discovery, settlement and trade that shaped the early history of New Zealand.
New Beginnings
Meet the early immigrants who braved the ocean to arrive, survive and thrive in a remote and inhospitable land.
Blue Water Black Magic
A tribute to Sir Peter Blake, America's Cup and New Zealand's remarkable yachting success.
Edmiston Gallery
Temporary exhibitions relating to maritime art and the expression of our spirit as a seafaring nation.
Kiwis and the Coast
Discover how New Zealand's unique bond with the ocean has shaped the Kiwi identity.