Picton Heritage & Whaling Museum

03-573-8283

9 LONDON QUAY, PICTON.

Come view our collection and immerse yourself in Picton's past.

We'd love to share our history with you.

Where are we?

We are located on Picton's Foreshore overlooking the stunning Queen Charlotte Sound and Picton's Memorial Park.

Within eyesight from our museum is a children's playground, mini-golf and the harbour. Hours of fun can be had for young and old, all in the locality.

9 LONDON QUAY, PICTON.

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Admission

We are open most days from 10am - 3pm. 

Entry fees are:

  • $10.00 per Adult (Marlborough residents $5)

  • $3.00 per Student

  • $1.00 per Child

If you become a member of the Picton Historical Society, you get a free annual pass and use of our research library.

Membership

Group Tours

We host group tours for schools, clubs and various interest groups at a discounted rate. If you would like to arrange a tour, please contact us below.

Contact Us

Ferry & Parking

We are only five minutes walk away from the Interislander Ferry and five minutes drive from the Bluebridge Ferry. A visit is a perfect way to spend time while waiting for your ferry to arrive. If you are travelling by car, there is a car park on Picton's foreshore which the museum overlooks, in front of the playround. The car park (4 hours free parking) is also in walking distance to our local   i-site.

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Our Display

Our collection on display ranges from Maori artefacts, to the arrival of settlers in Picton, the history of whaling in the Cook Strait, and maritime activities within the Sounds. We have many remnants from Picton including artefacts from the Picton hospital and inventions used in the area.