Bluff Maritime Museum

02/07/2026

If you are looking to take your children out and about these winter holidays, bring them down to the Bluff Maritime Museum.

Indoor activities on a rainy day are a great way to spend quality family time. Each visiting child can also have the choice of a colouring picture sheet to take home.

Our temporary winter opening hours = Mon-Fri: 10am to 3:30pm.

28/06/2026

Kia ora tātou, Hello everyone,

As of the 1st July 2026, the Museum hours will be:

Mon - Fri = 10am to 3:30pm
Weekends = closed for the winter only

Kā mihi, many thanks!!

10/06/2026

Kia ora tātou, Hello everyone,

As of the 1st July 2026, the Museum hours will be:

Mon - Fri = 10am to 3:30pm
Weekends = closed for the winter only

Kā mihi, many thanks!!

23/05/2026

Happy Oyster Festival everyone!!

Don't forget to stop in on your way from enjoying the local delicacies. We have local histories to admire!!

15/05/2026

Kia ora koutou, Hello everyone!!

Our weekend team will be having their usual break over winter and will see you when the days are longer and warmer.
Our wonderful Museum will still be open to visit from Mon-Fri, 10am to 4:30pm.

Thank you all for a great year so far, Trish and the team.

10/04/2026

10/04/2026

Kia ora koutou, hello everyone!!

While you visit, collect yourself one of these locally designed cups. Limited stock means get in before they're gone 🙌

30/03/2026

🙌🏽 Happy Easter and Happy School Holidays 🙌🏽

If you need to occupy the kids and fill in some time, pop down to visit Trish, the team and our lovely museum.
We have a few great colour-in pictures that the children can take home with them too.
Wishing you all a safe and fun filled break 😉😎✌🏾

28/12/2025

Closed from New Year's Day, and re-open on Jan 3rd.

Thank you all for a wonderful year!! Looking forward to another!! Wishing everyone the best year ahead, and we'll see you again in the New Year 😎

21/12/2025

Enjoy the time with your loved ones... 🎄🎄🎄