What’s on
Exhibition: Regional Gallery
Explore the rich heritage and natural history of the Nelson Tasman region in our permanent gallery.
Toi Ahiahi - Afternoon Activities at the Museum
Wracking your brain for after school activities with the kids? Why not head along to the Museum and join one of our drop-in workshops for kids?
George’s War. Sue Heydon, Following my Father’s Journey
George’s War: Following My Father’s Journey is an intimate and poignant exhibition by local artist Sue Heydon, exploring her father’s harrowing experience as a WWII prisoner of war.
Five Films for Freedom / Free Screening at Nelson Provincial Museum
Join us for a special screening of Five Films for Freedom – the world’s widest-reaching LGBTQIA+ online celebration!
Tuku 25: Toi Ahiahi Heritage Themed Crafts
Join us for a heritage-inspired craft activity! Perfect for ages 6+
Tuku 25: Coin Pendant Workshop. Session 1
Come along and transform an old coin into a shiny pendant.
Tuku 25: Coin Pendant Workshop. Session 2
Come along and transform an old coin into a shiny pendant.
Entering a Mass Extinction Event: Causes, Solutions, and the Future
Join Dr Aaron Stallard for a journey through geological time as he discusses evolution, extinction events, and the way human activity is shaping the planet today.
The Big dino Day Out
Fun day full of scheduled activities for tamariki (stay tuned for more details)
Etched in Earth: Geological Tales of Extinction in Aotearoa
Connections between Aotearoa and the mass extinction events.
Dress as a Dino Day
Come to the Museum dressed as a dinosaur to receivefree entry into the Six Extinctions exhibition
Six Extinctions: Museum Quiet Hour / Every Tuesday 4-5pm
Our Quiet Hour sessions has reduced soundscapes and audio visuals to provide a calmer exhibition experience.
Free Event: Facing a changing climate
Free Event: Grasping the consequences of a changing climate can be deeply personal, and we each come at the topic from our own direction.
Design a Dinosaur Competition
Unleash your imagination and show us your dino-mite design!
Six Extinctions: Explore the Events That Changed the World
Step back in time to discover the mass extinctions that have shaped Earth’s history.
Annual Meeting
Tasman Bays Heritage Trust | Nelson Provincial Museum warmly invite you to attend our Annual Meeting.
Toi Ahiahi - Afternoon Activities at the Museum
Wracking your brain for after school activities with the kids? Why not head along to the Museum and join one of our drop-in workshops for kids?
Geology of Pakohe: A talk by Nick Mortimer
Join Nick Mortimer, GNS Science Te Pῡ Ao, Dunedin, for a discussion on the geology of pakohe.
Workshop: Make a Taniwha- Session 4
Come along and unleash your creativity and imagination
Workshop: Make a Taniwha- Session 3
Come along and unleash your creativity and imagination
Artist Panel & Guided Tour
Join us for a kōrero with the artists, followed by a guided tour led by Ruihana Smith, showcasing pakohe.
Workshop: Make a Taniwha- Session 2
Come along and unleash your creativity and imagination
Workshop: Make a Taniwha- Session 1
Come along and unleash your creativity and imagination
Artist Talk: Zan-Luther Kohu and Teariki Kohu
Join artists Zan-Luther Kohu and Teariki Kohu as they unlock the secrets, stories, and inspirations woven into their captivating work and the importance of Pakohe
Te Tuhi o te Whenua: Pakohe Unearthed - Kōrero with Ruihana Smith at the Suter Art Gallery
To celebrate the opening of the exhibition "Te Tuhi o te Whenua; Pakohe Unearthed" at the Nelson Provincial Museum, Ruihana Smith will be hosting an artist talk focusing on his journey and work with Pakohe.
Te Tuhi o te Whenua: Pakohe Unearthed
Immerse yourself in the sounds, stories, and colours of Pakohe, also known as argillite, a strong and versatile stone significant to Te Tauihu (the top of the South Island).
Tuku 24: Clay Fun for Kids
Ceramics form a special part of Whakatū's rich heritage, so why not give working with clay a try during the Tuku 24 Festival?
(BOOKED OUT) Book Launch: The Edwin Fox
THIS EVENT IS NOW BOOKED OUT
Bookings are essential to secure limited seats.
Free Event
Wednesday 17th April 2024
Nelson Provincial Museum, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Join Associate Professor Boyd Cothran and Professor Emeritus Adrian Shubert of the Department of History, York University to celebrate the launch of The Edwin Fox: How an Ordinary Sailing Ship Connected the World in the Age of Globalization, 1850–1914
This fascinating work of global history offers a vividly detailed and engaging narrative of globalization writ small, viewed from the decks and holds of a single vessel.
- Author talk
- Light supper
In collaboration with:
Heritage at Risk: Exclusive Behind the scenes tour of Isel Research Facility
This is your chance to delve deeper into the Regional History Collection of Nelson Tasman.
BOOKED OUT. Public Talk: Bird Photography in the Nelson/Tasman Region
Join award-winning Nelson nature photographer Rebecca Bowater as she shares her rich experiences of photographing the precious birdlife of our region.
Easter Fun at the Museum - Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Join us at the Museum this Easter for an egg-citing activity designed especially for tamariki!
Tuku 24 School Holiday Workshop
Our Tuku 24 School Holiday Workshop will be available for booking very soon.
Watch this space!
Seafood Saturday - Museum Activity Program
We're joining in the fun of Seafood Saturday on March 9th. Check out out lineup of oceanic activities for you to try.
Animal Antics Caption Contest
Put your comedic skills to the test and submit your funniest captions and you could win one of five EUGY Cardboard model kits from our Muesum shop! T&C’s apply.
Te Hītori Aotūroa: Learning from Nature
Te Hītori Aotūroa: Learning from Nature is a thought-provoking exhibition that delves into the world of birds, bones and bugs, showcasing natural history highlights from the Museum’s collection.