Bluff Maritime Museum

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caption=The Bluff Maritime Museum is located in New Zealand's southern-most port of Bluff. The museum is situated on Foreshore Road and contains an extensive collection of Bluff's maritime heritage.

History of the museum

Being near the ancient Māori settlement of Omaui and as the oldest European settled community in New Zealand, Bluff's history illustrates the blending of two cultures and the shared community spirit, with the sea remaining as the central focus for many locals.

The museum contains a wide variety of maritime displays, artefacts, miniature models, boats, photographs and a working triple expansion engine. The biggest attraction is the full-sized oystering boat, "the Monica". Visitors can climb aboard and explore the entire ship.

Hours and admission

The Bluff Maritime Museum is open every day, excluding Christmas Day. Museum hours are weekdays 10.00 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. and weekends and public holidays 1.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. There is an admission charge of NZ$2.00 for adults and 50c for children.

References

* Hall-Jones, J. 1976. "Bluff Harbour". Southland Harbour Board

External links

* [http://www.freewebs.com/bluff-maritime-museum// Museum website]
* [http://www.bluffhistorygroup.webs.com// Bluff History Group]