Top Things to do in Nelson-Tasman Region
Top 6 Specialty Museums in Nelson-Tasman Region, South Island
Discover the best top things to do in Nelson-Tasman Region, New Zealand including Higgins Heritage Park, Nelson Classic Car Museum, Murchison Museum, Nelson Provincial Museum, Mapua Maritime Museum, Collingwood Museum.
Restaurants in Nelson-Tasman Region
1. Higgins Heritage Park
2. Nelson Classic Car Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,517 reviews
150+ immaculate cars from more than 100 years of motoring Nelson Classic Car Museum is one of the finest private collections in New Zealand. From the little 1908 Renault AX, to classics of the 1950s including Vauxhalls, Triumphs and Cadillacs, through to the exquisite mastery of Jaguar and Ferrari, the Museum is the place to marvel and admire an incredible collection of iconic cars. The Museum also includes a Cafe renowned for its tasty healthy treats and the Museum store is full of NZ art and jewellery designs. Open every day 10am - 4pm (except Christmas Day). Due to a company restructure during the Covid19 lock down The World of Wearable Art exhibition is no longer on display at this Museum. Please use the website worldofwearableart.com for further information and contact.
Reviewed By FADance - Nelson, New Zealand
Highly recommended, great to see the detail of Wow outfits up close, classic cars are always great too Great Cafe which is always very popular
3. Murchison Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Kikki0 - Auckland, New Zealand
There is a lot of interesting history here - A LOT. Almost too much as it is quite overwhelming and not all of it has explanations. Worth a visit and please leave a donation to help them out.
4. Nelson Provincial Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 210 reviews
This is the regional museum of Nelson and Tasman. It is New Zealands oldest museum, started 175 years ago. Learn about the region, its people, history and environments. The temporary gallery features changing exhibitions.
Reviewed By SamMackNZ - Cambridge, New Zealand
This was a very nice smaller museum. Awesome history and lovely stories. My wife and I particularly liked the one around the elephants. Lots about classic New Zealand. The museum definitely punches above its weight. When we went, they also had the moon exhibition on which was great to see. Definitely worth dropping in while in town.
5. Mapua Maritime Museum
6. Collingwood Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
