Te Ūaka The Lyttelton Museum

Te Ūaka The Lyttelton Museum Hello, and welcome to the page of Te Ūaka The Lyttelton Museum If you have any questions or comments about the museum, let us know.

This page is to help Museum members, supporters, and anyone who's interested keep in touch and be updated with our endeavours to find a new home. We'd also love to know what you want from Te Ūaka The Lyttelton Museum when it is rebuilt/rehomed. Te Ūaka The Lyttelton Museum started in 1968. It was housed in the Z-Company barracks building near tunnel entrance. In 1980, the museum moved to 2 Gladstone Quay where it stood until the sequence of earthquakes starting on September 4, 2010 damaged the building until it had to be demolished in late 2011. Thanks to the help of many volunteers, including the Lyttelton Volunteer Fire brigade, Wigram Air Force Museum, and Stark Brothers, we rescued much of the collection and Museum treasures, which are now in storage.

04/09/2026

Museums are so much more than collections, they are vibrant places of discovery, connection and inspiration where stories come to life and memorable experiences are created

Braving the elements to spread the good word! Bridget, Chris and Celia hold a stall at the Lyttelton Farmers Market toda...
15/08/2026

Braving the elements to spread the good word! Bridget, Chris and Celia hold a stall at the Lyttelton Farmers Market today.

A great evening at Armadillo's for the final Quiz of 2026. A big thanks to everyone that came.
22/07/2026

A great evening at Armadillo's for the final Quiz of 2026. A big thanks to everyone that came.

Dr David Wilson (great nephew of Dr Edward Wilson from Robert Scott's ill-fated trip to the South Pole) is giving a talk...
21/06/2026

Dr David Wilson (great nephew of Dr Edward Wilson from Robert Scott's ill-fated trip to the South Pole) is giving a talk at Tūranga, Christchurch City Library on Wednesday 8 July.
David Wilson is a polar historian who has written many books on the Antarctica/Scott's expeditions and his talk promises to be a fascinating insight into this world.

A sellout 2nd Quiz evening!
17/06/2026

A sellout 2nd Quiz evening!

09/06/2026

The Quiz Evenings for 17 June is booked out!!

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with some trivia! ❄️✨Round one was fun ... now get ready for round two of Te Ūaka Lyttelto...
04/06/2026

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with some trivia! ❄️✨

Round one was fun ... now get ready for round two of Te Ūaka Lyttelton Museum's winter FUNdraising Quiz Night Series. Warm up your brain and escape the longest nights of the year with good laughs, great food and great prizes along with a bit of friendly competition!

📅 When: Wednesday, 17 June | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Where: Armadillos Lyttelton, 23 Dublin St
👥 Teams: 4 to 6 people ($20 per person)

Spaces are limited! Text or phone Celia at 027 2287059 to book your table. 🧠🏆

Many thanks to our generous sponsors for such great prizes!
Support our local businesses!!

Hope River Pies
Sweet Porridge
Air, Sea and Land
Bonita
Nama Sushi
Glamour Cake
Super Restaurant
Everest Indian Restaurant - Lyttelton
BOMBA Pizzeria
Civil & Naval
Ōhinehou Coffee Co
Ladybird
Spooky Boogie
Arbour Woodfired Pizza
The Commoners Bar
London Street Bookshop
Hair Port
Leslies Magazines - Lyttelton NZ
Henry Trading
Harbour Co-Op
Lyttelton Fresh Choice
Lyttelton Pharmacy & Post Centre

Please feel free to share our flyer!

TE ŪAKA GARAGE SALE!54 Oxford St, LytteltonSat 30 May10 am - 1pmAll proceeds will go toTe Ūaka Lyttelton Museum
14/05/2026

TE ŪAKA GARAGE SALE!
54 Oxford St, Lyttelton
Sat 30 May
10 am - 1pm
All proceeds will go to
Te Ūaka Lyttelton Museum

Te Ūaka Lyttelton MuseumFirst of our 2026 FUNdraising Quiz Night Series!7–9 pm Wednesday20 MayArmadillos Lyttelton, 23 D...
07/05/2026

Te Ūaka Lyttelton Museum
First of our 2026 FUNdraising Quiz Night Series!

7–9 pm Wednesday20 May
Armadillos Lyttelton, 23 Dublin St

4 to 6 people per team, $20 per person
Text / phone Celia 027 2287059 to book your table

Many thanks to our generous sponsors! Support local business!!

Hope River Pies
Sweet Porridge
Air, Sea, Land Gallery & Framing
Bonita
Nama Sushi
Glamour Cake
Super Restaurant
Everest Indian Restaurant - Lyttelton
BOMBA Pizzeria
Civil & Naval
Ōhinehou Coffee Co
Ladybird
Spooky Boogie
Arbour Woodfired Pizza
The Commoners Bar
London Street Bookshop
Hair Port
Leslies Bookshop
Henry Trading
Harbour Co-Op
Lyttelton Fresh Choice
Lyttelton Pharmacy & Post Centre

Please feel free to share our flyer!

Address

PO Box 95
Lyttelton
8841

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+6433288972

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