Edwin Fox Maritime Museum
Edwin Fox Maritime Museum
Edwin Fox Maritime Museum
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
The Edwin Fox is a great example of NZ Maritime History, built in 1853, the oldest surviving merchant ship, last surviving convict ship that took convicts to Australia and last wooden NZ immigrant ship and it was also used to transport troops to the Crimean War. Filmed by the BBC Coast Show with Neil Oliver and winners of the World Ship Trust Award for preservation. Open everyday (except Christmas day), a great all weather and family friendly activity, group bookings and guided tours by arrangement, catering options also available.
Note: There is no access to the ship during the next phase of the preservation process, but the ship can still be viewed up close in the dry dock and don't forget to bring your camera!
Your entrance fees go directly to help fund this next phase of the project, ensuring the ship will be here for future generations to enjoy!
Duration: 1-2 hours
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mras90
Milton67 contributions
Nov 2022
We only went to this museum because the weather was inclement and we needed an indoor activity. Admission was cheap and the audiovisual was interesting and gave good information about the history of the ship. It was easy to walk around the facility.
Written January 16, 2023
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Auscoach
Brisbane, Australia663 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
Preservation is expensive so at present it’s a bit ordinary. Bird droppings in the hull because the area needs to be closed off. Also after the cutty sark fire you would think they would have fire suppression but no they don’t. With time and money this may be a great exhibition but at present it’s interesting
Written March 2, 2020
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Hi There.
Just to reassure our visitors The Edwin Fox has a very comprehensive and powerful sprinkler system on board in case of the event of fire, pipes are around the exterior and indeed the interior of the ship and the system is tested monthly. We area preservation project rather than restoration and this will remain the aim.
Birds are a problem on the ship, we have Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary on one side of us and Picton Dawn Chorus on the other side of us (Victoria Domain) who are doing amazing work looking after our local birdlife. We are in the early planning stages of the next part of the preservation project which will eventually include an enclosed building.
Written March 22, 2020
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SuMaLe
Auckland, New Zealand56 contributions
Nov 2020
We had a couple of hours to kill on a rainy day in Picton, and this museum was a very nice surprise. A ship hull with a very long and interesting history, rescued by volunteers and preserved for future generations. Nice film and lots of interesting exhibits. Plus great access to experience what still remains of the hull. Highly recommended!
Written December 2, 2020
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Singent
Halifax, Canada844 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We had seen the BBC Coast program before we left Canada and were interested in seeing the Edwin Fox. The museum is close to the cruise ship terminal.
The self guided tour starts upstairs with displays and an informative video of the Edwin Fox’s history. We then went outside to see the remains of this ship. It’s really big and considering it’s close to 200 years old, the wood is pretty well preserved.
This is the last surviving ship that transported convicts to Australia.
This museum is definitely worth a visit.
The self guided tour starts upstairs with displays and an informative video of the Edwin Fox’s history. We then went outside to see the remains of this ship. It’s really big and considering it’s close to 200 years old, the wood is pretty well preserved.
This is the last surviving ship that transported convicts to Australia.
This museum is definitely worth a visit.
Written February 12, 2020
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Glad to hear you discovered the Edwin Fox before you got here in Canada on the coast show.!
Written March 1, 2020
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Kathy
565 contributions
Feb 2020
The Edwin Fox, formerly a convict transport ship, is the last of its kind in existence. The ship can be viewed from a sheltered dry dock next to the museum or accessed through entry to the museum. The museum is an excellent way to learn about the shipping history and colonial settlement of New Zealand. Visitors to the museum actually get to go aboard the ship and explore the decks, a unique learning experience.
Written May 3, 2020
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So glad you enjoyed your visit.
Written June 18, 2020
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559EllenW
Katikati, New Zealand30 contributions
Oct 2020
This is a very interesting museum which sets the scene for viewing the actual "Edwin Fox" ship which has been preserved in a dry dock along side. Most informative....a little gem of seafaring history in the middle of Picton. Highly recommend.
Written October 14, 2020
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cruzfool2005ft
Freeport, TX329 contributions
Feb 2023
Really interesting small museum dedicated to the history and story of the preservation of this beautiful old ship. The museum is located next to the now shuttered aquarium located right in the parking lot of the Interislander ferry. Admission was $15 per adult, but we found the movie about the ship, the exhibits, and the ship itself to be very worthwhile to visit.
Written March 1, 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to review us.
Written August 11, 2023
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cathy l
Auckland, New Zealand37 contributions
Oct 2020
What a wonderful place to visit. This was recommended to us by friends and we were not disappointed. The magnificence of being inside such a historical boat was awe-inspiring. You could imagine being on the ship and the conditions that were very harsh often resulting in death. The pre-video was worth watching and put you in the mood for the visit. Highly recommend.
Written October 1, 2020
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Thank you , we glad you enjoyed your visit!
Written October 21, 2020
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NapierAro
napier660 contributions
Feb 2021 • Couples
I remember seeing the hulk of the Edwin Fox lying sadly neglected when I was a child decades ago. Therefore I was more than impressed with this experience when we spent time at this excellent museum. The upstairs museum was very well set out and the information presented was highly informative.
The former ship itself was really a moving experience as I thought about my ancestors who will have travelled here on something very similar.
This exceeded my expectations in every aspect.
The former ship itself was really a moving experience as I thought about my ancestors who will have travelled here on something very similar.
This exceeded my expectations in every aspect.
Written February 24, 2021
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Kate R
Ottawa, Canada13 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
Picton's best kept secret. This little museum is stuffed with information on a local piece of history but it never overwhelms. It's a unique experience, taking you through the timeline of this ship's life and ending with stepping aboard the ship itself. A grand and charming way to spend an hour or two in Picton.
Written November 14, 2022
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Hi Guys yes we are open, forgot to change setting after last lock down, sorry
Written November 21, 2021
How far from the cruise terminal is the museum? Is it easy walking distance?
Written July 31, 2018
Yes very close depending on size of ship because if very large ship they use a pier a bit further away than the smaller ships. Whichever pier it will still be a short walk
Written July 31, 2018
How far from the cruise terminal is the museum? Is it easy walking distance?
Written July 31, 2018
Could you tell me if the Edwin fox museum is within reasonable walking distance from where the cruise ships dock in Picton ?
Written April 29, 2018
What is the cost of admission to the museum? Thanks!
Written October 26, 2017
Hi, thank you for your enquiry. Our admission charges are $15 for adults $5 for children, under 5's free of charge. A family pass 2 adults and 2 children is $32. We are open from 9am to 5 pm.
Tracy
Edwin Fox
Written November 3, 2017
Hi can you please tell me what time you are open until? Your website only has your opening time.
Thank you!
Written December 6, 2016
9 -5 in summer months 9-3 winter (may to October)
Written December 6, 2016
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