Explore the history of New Zealand’s Navy. Meet the luckiest ship and find out how she survived three battles. Uncover the story of HMNZS Leander, hit by a torpedo in World War Two. Try on a naval uniform or two and have a go at creating a Morse code message.
Relax by the sea at the Torpedo Bay Cafè
Enjoy a delicious lunch or coffee and cake with beautiful harbour views, while the children safely play on our Navy themed playground. Children’s menu and highchairs available. Read more and view our menu.
Featured Exhibition
What a Life – Photographic Exhibition – On Now!
‘What a Life’ is a selection of photograph albums which capture moments from the history of the Royal New Zealand Navy, offering us a glimpse into the lives of the sailors who created them.
The albums provide insight into moments, into memories. However, as time passes, memories fade and stories can be lost. We are often left with curiosity and many questions unanswered. As viewers, we become detectives, interpreting history through the photographs displayed. What information, what emotion, can be uncovered from an image or a caption?
‘What a Life’ offers a moment to pause and explore the memories of our sailors through snapshots of time spent at sea and ashore, through war and peace, at home and abroad.
‘What a Life’ is on now in the Foyer Gallery and is suitable for all ages.