The book collection, consisting of published works, both contemporary and historical, also features some unique and rare publications.
The Museum's periodical collection includes newspapers, newsletters and magazines that cover not only modern naval topics, but also special editions that commemorate significant events in New Zealand's naval history.
These unique resources provide access to knowledge concerning the Royal New Zealand Navy and its origins. The collection is broad in its focus, encompassing:
- Operational history
- Social history
- Naval biographies
- Navigation
- Naval science
- Ship movements
- Technical and scientific works
- Naval law
- Health and medicine
- Warfare control