Top rated Museums in New Zealand

Experience the best that New Zealand has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 159 places from Museum category.

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Elvis Presley Museum
Museum
👍👍 This place is well worth a visit, even if you are not a dedicated Elvis fan. So many interesting things to look at, and our guide's enthusiasm was catchy. It is a private museum, so bookings are essential.
5.00 (43 reviews)
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Tim Wilson Gallery
Art gallery
In this specialist art gallery, paintings by Tim Wilson & others capture New Zealand's environment.
5.00 (43 reviews)
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Cars Inc | Car Museum
Museum
👍👍 Visited on a Sunday and had a great time. Delicious scones and a beautiful chai latte. Spent some time chatting before we went thru to look at the museum. Whilst I'm not a car fan as such, I did enjoy seeing some cars I had heard of but never seen before. Loved the toy car displays and the pedal car...
5.00 (32 reviews)
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Te Rau Aroha Museum
Museum
👍👍 Prepare to spend quite a few hours here. It's well worth it. Very informative and quiet moving if you have time to read the displays. Excellent tour with informative guides.
4.90 (154 reviews)
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NZ Museum of Toys & Collectibles
Museum
👍👍 Mind blown! So many amazing memorabilia for all ages. You must go and see it! I totally loved it.
4.90 (117 reviews)
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Quartz Museum of Studio Ceramics
Museum
👍👍 Compact, interesting, and full of great artwork.
4.90 (96 reviews)
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Bill Richardson Transport World
Museum
Vast automotive museum showcasing vintage motors & old fashioned petrol pumps with kids play areas.
4.80 (2K reviews)
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Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
Museum
Aviation history museum featuring long-term exhibitions of WWI & WWII aircraft & memorabilia.
4.80 (1.8K reviews)
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Tawhiti Museum
Museum
Artist-made scale models & life-size displays depicting Taranaki history, plus train & boat rides.
4.80 (725 reviews)
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Museum of Waitangi
Museum
👍 We visited on a free open day. I am not sure I could justify $30 to visit, which is a real pity. I'm sure many many people who would love to visit simply cannot due to the cost. The museums were informative. The cultural performance was great. I really enjoyed wandering around taking it all in.
4.80 (572 reviews)
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The Great War Exhibition
Museum
World War I exhibition featuring a recreated trench, colourized photos, artifacts & more.
4.80 (509 reviews)
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Ashburton Aviation Museum
Museum
👍👍 This place is an absolute goldmine. Probably the best aviation museum in NZ. I don't know how it has kept such a low profile but I expect that will change. Extraordinarily eclectic array of aircraft. Being able to sit in the Canberra is great. The staff working there were friendly and helpful. The A...
4.80 (320 reviews)
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New Zealand Warbirds Association
Museum
👍👍 So great to see the Warbirds fly - the Harvard's were especially good this year! Great venue, Ardmore.
4.80 (295 reviews)
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The World's Fastest Indian
Museum
👍👍 Amazing that all of Burts original gear is stored in 1 place.
4.80 (228 reviews)
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Geraldine Vintage Car & Machinery Club Museum
Museum
👍👍 Awesome place. There is so much history here. The volunteers are incredible and know what they’re talking about. There’s something here for everyone. From vintage cars and machinery to models and household stuff. So fun. Love seeing the 80’s mazda too! Just a nice reminder that time doesn’t stop an...
4.80 (204 reviews)
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The Wool Shed, National Museum Of Sheep & Shearing
Museum
👍👍 Fantastic.Today my son took me to The Wool Shed Museum in Masterton. What an interesting collection of farming/wool memorabilia. I wasn't expecting to find this all broadened my knowledge in many aspects of riral life. From articles of clothing, to collectables then through the many stages of w...
4.80 (81 reviews)
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Westland Industrial Heritage Park
History museum
👍👍 Awesome place absolutely loved ever minute of it.Super friendly and knowledgeable Volunteers only to happy to show us around.Best day out for young and old.Highly recommend visiting this great spot.Highlight of our holiday, loved everything especially all the Fire Engines.👩‍🚒🚒 Definately going to...
4.80 (75 reviews)
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Opotiki District Museum
Museum
👍👍 Thought the museum as fantastic and very well presented exhibitions.Great history of the area and NZ life in general.Would love to go back when have more time!
4.80 (72 reviews)
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Couldrey House & Garden
Museum
👍👍 What a neat place! It is a bit difficult to find. You have to go all the way to the end, and park there under the trees, otherwise it is a bit of a hike from the bottom entrance. The owners were very friendly and helpful. You can choose a guided tour or self guided. There were so many interesting t...
4.80 (59 reviews)
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Snails: Artist Run Spaces
Museum
👍 Cool Grassroots Art Gallery by artists for artists with regular local music gigs for excellent prices. ave entry cost for gigs $10nzd BYOBooze
4.80 (33 reviews)
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