Published 01 December 2021
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1. Te Papa Tongarewa - Wellington
Source:Ulrich Lange, Bochum, Germany, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Te Papa is New Zealand’s bold and innovative national museum and art gallery.
Accessible features
- Ramps
- Lifts
- Accessible walkways
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible eating areas
- Mobility parking
- Wheelchair access
- Sensory features
- Staff and volunteer support
- Mobility scooter hire
- Wheelchair hire
- Video captions
- Guided tours
- Assistance and mobility dogs allowed
- Translations and NSL support
Find out more about Te Papa in the Accessible Day Out Library
2. Air Force Museum of New Zealand - Christchurch
Discover New Zealand’s military aviation story at the place where it all began. Engage with stories of the men and women who have helped shape New Zealand’s military aviation journey and reflect on their service and sacrifice through years of war and peace.
Accessible features
- Ramps
- Lifts
- Accessible walkways
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible eating areas
- Mobility parking
- Grab rails
- Wheelchair access
- Sensory sessions
- Spacious areas
- Staff and volunteer support
- Guided tours
- Assistance and mobility dogs allowed
Find out more about the Air Force Museum of New Zealand in the Accessible Day Out Library
3. Te Manawa Museum - Palmerston North
Blending art, science and heritage together means Te Manawa is a museum where almost anything can happen.
Accessible features
- Ramps
- Lifts
- Accessible walkways
- Accessible toilets
- Mobility parking
- Wheelchair access
Find out more about the Te Manawa Museum in the Accessible Day Out Library
4. MOTAT - Museum of Transport and Technology - Auckland
Source: GPS56/Wikipedia (CC BY 2.0)
MOTAT is New Zealand's largest transport and technology museum and offers a fun and exciting learning experience for visitors of all ages.
Accessible features
- Accessible walkways
- Accessible toilets
- Mobility parking
- Wheelchair access
- Accessible rides and attractions
- Staff and volunteer support
- Wheelchair hire
- Video captions
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5. Auckland Museum
Auckland War Memorial Museum is one of New Zealand's first Museums. The Museum tells the story of New Zealand, its place in the Pacific and its people. The Museum is a war memorial for the province of Auckland and holds one of New Zealand's top three heritage libraries.
Accessible features
- Ramps
- Lifts
- Accessible walkways
- Accessible toilets
- Mobility parking
- Wheelchair access
- Sensory sessions
- Sensory features
- Staff and volunteer support
- Wheelchair hire
Find out more about Auckland Museum in the Accessible Day Out Library
6. Wellington Museum
Source: Wellington Museum
Wellington Museum shares the fascinating stories of the Wellington region. All housed within the beautiful 1892 heritage building designed by leading architect Frederick de Jersey Clere.
Accessible features
- Ramps
- Lifts
- Accessible toilets
- Wheelchair access
- Wheelchair hire
- Assistance and mobility dogs allowed
- Translations and NSL support
- Level access doorways
Find out more about Wellington Museum in the Accessible Day Out Library.
7. Motueka District Museum
Source: Motueka District Museum
Motueka District Museum is housed in the Old District High School building which opened in 1913 The museum records, preserves, and presents the history, culture, and development of the Motueka District.
Accessible features
- Ramps
- Accessible walkways
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible eating areas
- Wheelchair access
- Audio equipment
- Staff and volunteer support
- Guided tours
- Assistance and mobility dogs allowed
Find out more about Motueka District Museum in the Accessible Day Out Library
8. Nelson Provincial Museum
The Nelson Provincial Museum Pupuri Taonga o Te Tai Ao is the kaitiaki (guardian) of social and natural history and Taonga from the Nelson and Tasman regions. It is New Zealand’s oldest museum tracing its origin back to the foundation of the Literary and Scientific Institution of Nelson in May 1841.
Accessible features
- Lifts
- Accessible walkways
- Accessible toilets
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9. Polish Heritage Trust Museum - Auckland
Discover more about Poland's history, achievements and contributions to the world and the Polish nationals who arrived in NZ during the Second Word War.
Accessible features
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible eating areas
- Mobility parking
- Grab rails
- Spacious areas
- Guided tours
- Level access doorways
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10. Te Aroha and District Museum - Te Aroha
The museum presents the history of the district through thousands of artifacts and extensive displays of historic photos. The collection includes pieces relating to early Māori relics, gold mining, early settlers, business and development, the Domain and the town's rich spa history through which the story of Te Aroha, the district, and its people is told.
Accessible features
- Accessible walkways
- Accessible toilets
- Mobility parking
- Wheelchair access
- Portable seating
- Spacious areas
- Staff and volunteer support
Find out more about Te Aroha and District Museum in the Accessible Day Out Library
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