Framed first day cover commemorating the Trans-Antarctic crossing, 1958. Signed by Sir Vivien Fuchs and Sir Edmund Hilary and presented to Peter Mulgrew, RNZN who was the Chief Radio Electrician at Scott Base and a member of Hilary’s polar party.
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Christmas Cards
View a selection of Christmas cards from the Museum’s collection.
He Rā Maumahara
He Rā Maumahara national day of remembrance of the New Zealand Wars
United Nations Day
October 24th, 2020 75th anniversary of the establishment of United Nations.
Celebrating World Food Day
Celebrating World Food Day 16 October through items from our collection.
Oil on Velvet
Oil on velvet painting of HMS Diomede in Auckland during the 1930s.
Watercolour – Battle of the Falkland Islands
Watercolour depicting the Battle of the Falkland Islands, 8 December 1914.
Portable Altar
This wooden case contains a portable altar used at sea by Reverend Henry G. Taylor.
War Time Bank Note
Bank note issued in 1942 by Japanese government for use in Dutch East Indies.
Operation Struggle
Midget submarine XE3 carried out a successful attack on a Japanese cruiser.
Precious Bag
Some sailors would write home every day whilst away at sea.
Korea – The United Nations War
An overview of New Zealand’s involvement in the Korean War.
Auckland’s White Elephant
Admiralty House, Auckland built in the early 20th Century was controversial.
Operation Grapple
HMNZS Rotoiti and Pukaki participated in Operation Grapple.
Striking Carving
Carving given to HMNZS Taupo re the 1951 Watersiders Strike.
Signalling Victory and Survival
White Ensign made by New Zealanders in a Japanese POW Camp.
Suitcase with a story
This small brown suitcase has a fascinating story from WW2.
Painting – Motor Launch 142
Painting of Harbour Defence Motor Launch 142 in rough sea.
Painting – A D Boyle
Painting of Alexander David Boyle who served in HMS New Zealand.
Painting – HMS New Zealand
Oil on canvas painting of HMS New Zealand painted by Gerald Burn.
Painting – HMS Philomel
HMS Philomel in the Mediterranean, 1915 by Colin Wynn.