Marlborough Museum
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Marlborough Museum is in the Brayshaw Heritage Park, Blenheim. The park was created by Norm Brayshaw and others in the 1950's as a place to house all of the artefacts he and others had collected over the years and preserve them for future generations. The Museum is known for its Wairau Boulder Bank archaeology exhibition celebrating the landing of Maori at Te Pokohiwi in 1250 A.D. and the famous Jim Eyles Collection. More recently the Wine Exhibition was created showcasing the history and importance of the wine industry in region. There are also exhibits detailing other events in Marlborough history such as the landing of Captain James Cook, natural history, Victorian Rooms and the remarkable pottery collections of Elizabeth Lissaman, and Fran Maguire.
The Museum celebrates an inspiring collection of items which tell the story of Marlborough and it's people. Open Sun, Tue, Thur 11 - 3, closed Christmas Day. Marlborough Archives are part of the Museum complex open 11 - 3 Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact us at info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz or phone +64 3 578 1712 during our opening hours to make arrangements outside of these times if necessary.
Step outside, into the rest of Brayshaw Heritage Park, and be inspired by vintage cars, vintage machinery, and of course Beavertown, our replica street scene.
To find out about supporting the Museum click on the Support Us tab on the home page.
Marlborough Archives Research Hours
Our small team is made up of dedicated volunteers who always endeavour to do their best, but please help us by being patient, and plan ahead, so that we can help you as best as we can.
Please be advised that enquiries by email will be the easiest way that we can help you.
Archives Brochure (pdf 115Kb)
Beavertown
Beavertown is a replica street scene based on features of Blenheim around 1900.
"The Beaver", and "Beaver Station" were early names for what is now the town of Blenheim.
Riverlands Cob Cottage
Cob Cottage is the most visited historic building in Marlborough.
It is a good example of how early Marlburians constructed dwellings in a region without a close supply of timber.