All history museums and attractions to visit in Wellington

Wellington (New Zealand) is a good place to visit if you are interested in history. Below we list all 10 history museums in Wellington, to lose yourself in the place's cultural heritage and local history.

Are you a real history buff and are you looking for the best history museums to visit in Wellington? These are the ones:

  1. Cable Car Museum1

    Cable Car Museum

     Wellington
    Enter freely into the museum which brings alive the old cable cars once driving in the city. Try to image the old elegant days.
  2. Nairn Street Cottage2

    Nairn Street Cottage

     Wellington
    Nairn Street Cottage, located in the suburb of Mount Cook in Wellington, holds the distinction of being the city's oldest original cottage. Constructed in 1858 by the Wallis family, the cottage stands as a testament to the early British colonists and their descendants who lived there for three generations. The cottage was built in a late Georgian style, similar to other houses built during that period.
  3. Archives New Zealand3

    Archives New Zealand

     Wellington
  4. Katherine Mansfield House & Garden4

    Katherine Mansfield House & Garden

     Wellington
  5. New Zealand Portrait Gallery5

    New Zealand Portrait Gallery

     Wellington
    The New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata is located in the Waterfront Shed 11 building in Wellington, New Zealand. This art gallery is a significant cultural institution in the city, offering visitors a chance to explore a diverse collection of portraits featuring works by, and of, New Zealanders.
  6. New Zealand Cricket Museum6

    New Zealand Cricket Museum

     Wellington
    The Basin Reserve, fondly referred to as 'The Basin', is a cricket stadium located in Wellington, New Zealand. It was inaugurated in the year 1868, making it the oldest cricket stadium in the country. This historical significance adds to the charm of the stadium, making it a point of interest for tourists visiting Wellington.
  7. Reserve Bank of New Zealand7

    Reserve Bank of New Zealand

     Wellington
    The Reserve Bank of New Zealand was established in its current form in 1934 by the then Finance Minister, Gordon Coates. This historical event marked a significant milestone in the financial history of New Zealand. As a tourist, learning about this could provide you with a deeper understanding of the country's economic evolution.
  8. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa8

    Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

     Wellington
    The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, colloquially known as Te Papa and Our Place, is the national museum of New Zealand. It is situated in the city of Wellington. This museum is a significant cultural and historical institution that provides a comprehensive insight into the nation's history, natural history, and culture.
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    Holocaust Centre of New Zealand

     Wellington
    The painful topic of Holocaust is treated with respect in this little museum which is also a research center whose goal is to teach tolerance.
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    Bolton Street Cemetery

     Wellington