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Toitū Otago Settlers Museum is a museum of social history telling the story of the people of Dunedin and the surrounding area, and how they shaped New Zealand’s first great city.
The story begins with a journey through the eyes of the first arrivals, Kai Tahu Māori, through the growth of the city, including the seedier side of early Dunedin, the rowdy pubs, and the ladies of the night, and culminating in Future City which focuses on the challenges facing Dunedin today.
The Museum’s buildings are a mix of heritage and modern, ranging from the early 1900s to 2012. The museum houses a 1930s art deco bus station. The Roslyn #1 tram - the first electric tram in the Southern Hemisphere - and another Dunedin icon, the Tiger Tea trolley bus are displayed and there is also the opportunity to step back to the age of sail in our ‘onboard ship’ experience.
The museum also has an onsite shop, a café and a research centre and archive for those interested in genealogy and other aspects of local history.
Wheelchair accessible, see accessibility tab for more details
The New Zealand Maritime Museum is a place of stories, ambition, courage and exploration. A place of amazing journeys. Explore our exhibitions and discover New Zealand's rich and diverse maritime history or experience Auckland's stunning Waitemata Harbour aboard a heritage sailing vessel. The museum is open everyday except Christmas Day, from 9:00am - 5:00pm. Final public admissions are at 4.00pm each day. We recommend allowing at least 2 hours to complete your museum visit ? harbour cruise times are additional. The museum is located in the heart of Auckland's Viaduct Harbour, on the corner of Quay and Hobson Streets. *Family Pass is either 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children. *Children 4 years and under are free of chargeThere are two accessible car parks 100 metres from our entrance. These car parks are free for 180 minutes. To access them, enter the Viaduct Harbour at the corner of Quay & Hobson Streets and drive towards Te Wero Island.
If these parks are full or you think you may need longer the next best alternative is the Downtown Car Park. This is 280 metres from the Museum entrance and has nine accessible car parks.
All support animals are welcome on the premises.
Most of the Museum's facilities can be accessed by all customers. There is one ship 'Rewa' in the Landfalls Gallery that is only accessed by stairs, but everything else has an alternative ramp.
Gallery doors are also smoke stop doors and may be heavy to open. If you have limited strength or are using a mobility device please let us know and we can provide assistance.
There are two accessible toilets located on the lower level of the Museum.
There are 5 fixed ramps along the accessible route.There are no handrails
Lifts:
The lift provides access to the level 2 galleries, however it is located outside and there is no shelter on level 2 from the lift to the galleries.
All controls (i.e. landing controls, alarm and emergency telephone) are located within a reachable range.
Stairs or Steps:
There is a handrail located on at least one or both sides of the stairs
If you have any questions about accessibility please don't hesitate to ask the friendly staff.:
