All free museums and attractions to visit in Wellington

Wellington (New Zealand) has a lot to offer for you culturally, even if you're on a budget, including free museums, free activities and free attractions. 9 museums and attractions in Wellington can be visited without charge.

Are you looking for free things to do in Wellington? These are the best places to visit:

  1. The Wētā Cave1

    The Wētā Cave

     Wellington
    Place where extraordinary things happen! This workshop creates facilities for Hollywood movies such as Avatar, Lord of the Rings or King Kong.
  2. City Gallery Wellington2

    City Gallery Wellington

     Wellington
    City Gallery Wellington is an art gallery located in the heart of New Zealand's capital, Wellington. It is operated by the Wellington Museums Trust, with the majority of its funding coming from the Wellington City Council. This gallery is a significant cultural institution in the city, showcasing a variety of art forms and styles.
  3. Cable Car Museum3

    Cable Car Museum

     Wellington
    Enter freely into the museum which brings alive the old cable cars once driving in the city. Try to image the old elegant days.
  4. Archives New Zealand4

    Archives New Zealand

     Wellington
  5. New Zealand Portrait Gallery5

    New Zealand Portrait Gallery

     Wellington
    The New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata is located in the Waterfront Shed 11 building in Wellington, New Zealand. This art gallery is a significant cultural institution in the city, offering visitors a chance to explore a diverse collection of portraits featuring works by, and of, New Zealanders.
  6. New Zealand Cricket Museum6

    New Zealand Cricket Museum

     Wellington
    The Basin Reserve, fondly referred to as 'The Basin', is a cricket stadium located in Wellington, New Zealand. It was inaugurated in the year 1868, making it the oldest cricket stadium in the country. This historical significance adds to the charm of the stadium, making it a point of interest for tourists visiting Wellington.
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    Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision

     Wellington
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    The National Tattoo Museum of New Zealand

     Wellington
    Te Aro is an inner suburb of Wellington, New Zealand's capital city. It is conveniently located just 1 km from the city center, making it easily accessible for tourists. The suburb is home to a majority of the city's entertainment center and covers a large part of the residential building area, extending from 'the Terrace' to 'Cambridge Terrace', at the foot of Mount Victoria.
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    Holocaust Centre of New Zealand

     Wellington
    The painful topic of Holocaust is treated with respect in this little museum which is also a research center whose goal is to teach tolerance.