Boatshed and wharf at Torpedo Bay, the site of the new museum. Museum opens late 2010.

The Collection Manager prepares artifacts for the new museum exhibitions.

Museum Researcher prepares storylines for the new museum.

Haukapua, now Torpedo Bay, was the landing place of the Tainui canoe and later the explorer D'Urville. This culturally rich site will now be home to the New Zealand Navy's national museum in 2010.

Torpedo Bay Navy Museum opening late 2010

The Navy Museum at Spring Street will close to the public from May 1st 2010. Some services will continue during closure.
Please enquire using the online contact forms.

Spring St is open to the public everyday except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday from 10am - 4.30pm.

Exhibitions

Battle of the River Plate this exhibition commemorates the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of the River Plate. We honour our New Zealand Veterans in this first decisive battle of WWII.

Navy Museum tours

Explore your Naval Heritage along the streets of Devonport heading towards Torpedo Bay (The New Home of the Navy Museum in 2010)
Tour the 'Home of the Navy', at the Devonport Naval Base.

Phone (09) 445 5186 to make your booking now.

Gift giving ideas

Check out the Navy Museum Shop for a wide range of appealing gifts: stationery, nautical themes, books etc.
Need a gift idea for that someone special? - Service from the Sea

Te Waka e-newsletter - produced monthly this will keep you informed of our progress with the new Navy Museum at Torpedo Bay.
The White Ensign the Navy Museum Journal, published three times a year.
Please use our subscription form or call 64 9 445 5186.

Torpedo Bay Navy Museum opening late 2010

Exhibitions

Navy Museum tours

Gift giving ideas

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