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    Edwin Fox Maritime Museum

    296 Reviews
    #4 of 43 things to do in Picton
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    1 Auckland St, Picton 7220, New Zealand
    +64 3-573 6868
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    “Worth a look while visiting Picton”

    Allow an hour to discover a piece of world maritime history. The Edwin Fox has a great history and... read more

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    ratz297
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    Rolleston, New Zealand
    “Great Ship”

    This is a historic sailing ship with an interesting history. It is semi restored and you can go... read more

    Reviewed 6 days ago
    John T
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    Coventry, United Kingdom
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    The Edwin Fox is a great example of NZ Maritime History, 161 years old this year and currently listed as the 9th oldest ship in the world, the oldest surviving merchant ship, last surviving convict ship that took convicts to Australia and last wooden NZ immigrant ship and was also used to transport troops to the Crimean war.Come step aboard, go into the hull of the ship and visit the dry dock to get a real feel of the size of the ship and indeed what voyages would of been like!Open everyday group bookings and guided tours by arrangement.

    About Edwin Fox Maritime Museum

    The Edwin Fox is a great example of NZ Maritime History, 161 years old this year and currently listed as the 9th oldest ship in the world, the oldest surviving merchant ship, last surviving convict ship that took convicts to Australia and last wooden NZ immigrant ship and was also used to transport troops to the Crimean war.Come step aboard, go into the hull of the ship and visit the dry dock to get a real feel of the size of the ship and indeed what voyages would of been like!Open everyday group bookings and guided tours by arrangement.
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    Hours Today: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours
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    1 Auckland St, Picton 7220, New Zealand
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    Worth a look while visiting Picton

    Allow an hour to discover a piece of world maritime history. The Edwin Fox has a great history and it is well explained through the exhibits at this museum. The ship sailed the world in its many roles before coming to it's final resting place...More

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    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Great Ship

    This is a historic sailing ship with an interesting history. It is semi restored and you can go inside, on deck and below the hull. The exhibition is interesting, but the film does go on for too long.

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Convict History

    Very interesting to learn the history of this ship, and to be able to walk on the remaining sections of the ship. Our tour guide was very informative and the displays in the upstairs museum are very educational.

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Small but really fun museum on the waterfront, run by the family

    Picton small town, good for hackers, boaters, fisherpersons, and quiet folks. Sure the cruise ships come and the town livens up, but mostly its for just us.

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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Interesting piece of history.

    It was interesting to learn about the history of this ship and to see it and actually walk on and in it. Worth the effort and a bit of fun.

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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Great place to spend an hour or two

    The 'Edwin Fox' Maritime Museum is a great place to visit. The remains of an original convict ship are fascinating to walk through, and the Info Centre has interesting displays. Youngsters are also catered for. Only a couple of hundred metres from the ferry terminal,...More

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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    A marvellous museum

    It was great to see the Edwin Fox some years after our last visit. Its amazing to be able to stand in the hull and see a deck representing what it was like to live and work on this ship. Wel done all the people...More

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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Well worth the visit

    We actually went to Picton purely to do this attraction after seeing it on the BBC series Coast. Was blown away by how professional the displays were. Everything is extremely well thought out. We began with a DVD of the history, kids were not interested...More

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    Reviewed 13 March 2018 via mobile
    Fascinating

    A wonderful “museum” the main feature being the remaining carcass of this amazing ship. You are carried back in time 150 years. Interesting video too showing the history of the ship and the work done by local volunteers to preserve it. A must see in...More

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    Reviewed 7 March 2018 via mobile
    Edwin Fox

    Excellent - well worth a visit, good value for money. In amazing condition considering the history Recommend a visit

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    MichelleV6
    27 October 2017|
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    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
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    9 -5 in summer months 9-3 winter (may to October)
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