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World of Wearable Art & Classic Cars Museum

Cadillac Way of Quarantine Rd, 7040, New Zealand
+64 3 547 4573
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Car at WOW, Nelson
Near the entrance
World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum - WearableArt Gallery
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Ranked #1 of 13 attractions in Nelson
4.5 of 5 stars 40 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums
Owner description: The World of WearableArt™ and Classic Cars Museum is an iconic Nelson visitor attraction that celebrates two distinctly different passions. Amazing...... more » Owner description: The World of WearableArt™ and Classic Cars Museum is an iconic Nelson visitor attraction that celebrates two distinctly different passions. Amazing works of art that are wearable from the annual Montana WOW® Awards Show are displayed alongside a world class collection of rare and classic cars. The Museum also includes a Café, Museum Shop and Reflections Art Gallery.Open every day 10am - 5pm (except Christmas Day) « less
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2bubble
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
“fantastic presentation”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012 NEW

Alot of work has been put into making this establishment stunning. The cars were a favorite (as always) and my son was in heaven. Thankyou More

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Annemarie P
Whangaparaoa, New Zealand
2 reviews
“Unique museum”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012 NEW

Interesting way to fill a couple of hours while waiting for the plane at the nearby airport. They have lockers for you to stow your bags too while you view the exhibits. Something for everyone- fashion for the ladies and cars for the men! Good gift shop and cafe too. More

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Nelsonretreat
Contributor
13 reviews
3 helpful votes
“New Zealand at its quirkiest!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012 NEW

WOW is one of those places you can only find in New Zealand. Two museums- one devoted to the most extraordinary clothing made from everything from saw blades to Perspex discs and the other a motor museum. I love the idea that the more mechanically minded can enthuse over the cars while the more arty folks can marvel at how... More

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journeymakers
new zealand
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13 reviews
24 helpful votes
“Two excellent museums in one.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012

The WOW (World of Wearable Arts) museum was great! The costumes were displayed with great imagination. It was good to be able to see the work that went into them close up. Very well done! The car museum part of it was also good with some imaginative displays. Something here for the males and the females although I would bet... More

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Fritt0
Nelson, New Zealand
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
1 helpful vote
“WOW!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012

Something for everyone here. Both garments and cars are amazing Most definately put on your list of things to visit in Nelson. More

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Dee20202
Nelson, New Zealand
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
3 helpful votes
“Amazing Display”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

Awesome Wearable Art Display and Amazing Classic Cars display also. More

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DustyBillBrisbane
Brisbane
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11 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Pricey but well run”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012

Interesting place, cars for the guys and some truly strange 'outfits' for the ladies. The outfits are at the edge of wearable, but the catwalks in Milan have see just as strange. The outfits are quite imaginative. Suggest the guys are sent to look at the cars only. It is expensive but well run and put together. More

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normacott
Derbyshire
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
8 helpful votes
“Inspiring Costumes!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012

Very much worth a visit, especially on a wet day. The 'dresses' are out of this world and very inspiring. For those not interested in costumes, there is the classic car museum attached. More

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janet O
taupo, nz
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
“Unique exhibition”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

The classic cars set in theatrical lighting and the wearable art costumes are amazing More

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kiwisolargal
Nelson, New Zealand
Senior Contributor
37 reviews
15 helpful votes
“Inspiring, creative and worth the visit”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

I love taking friends and family along to the World Of Wearable Art it is a great place to enjoy the quirky fashion ideas and to loose yourself in others creativity. It is fun and totally different. Yes it is a little pricey but it's a great opportunity to get to see these awesome garments if you haven't seen a... More

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Cadillac Way of Quarantine Rd
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