Events
Seaside Shanty Singalong
Friday 24 October, 6-9pm | $35pp
Join The Wellington Sea Shanty Society for an evening of tunes, delicious food, and a cash bar featuring themed rum cocktails.

Manahua – A Weavers’ Collective
On now - 31 Jan 2026, 10am–5pm | Free with museum entry
Witness a stunning installation honouring the lost birds of Aotearoa, through 55 harakeke manu that reflect loss, remembrance, and the connection between land, sky, and spirit.

NZ-VR: Dive Beneath the Surface
Sat 8 & Sun 9 Nov, 10am - 2.30pm | Free, bookings required
Dive into a world beneath the waves as you step inside a 360˚ virtual reality ocean adventure and come face-to-face with the beauty and challenges of our marine world.

Tales of Tīkapa Moana
Sat 8 & Sun 9 Nov, 10.30am and 11.30am | Free, bookings required
Join us for a special storytelling session celebrating the opening of Ngā Huhua: Abundance. Enjoy Hauraki Broo, a gentle, inspiring tale by Nikki Slade Robinson exploring life in the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana and the challenges our whales face.

Make Days
Select Sundays, 10am - 2pm | Free with museum entry
Drop into the Maritime Museum on selected dates and take home a free, whānau-friendly craft.

Free Guided Museum Tours
Thu - Sun, 10:30am | Free with museum entry
Dive deeper with a complimentary tour from one of our friendly volunteer guides.
