Convict Life Unveiled
Step back in time and explore the harsh realities and personal stories of the convicts who sailed aboard the Edwin Fox.
Essential Info
Type
Exhibition
Start Date
10 Jun 2025
End Date
18 Jun 2025
Restrictions
Ticket Pricing
Our ticket pricing below is in NZD and is priced per person.
Adult
(
ages 15 and over
)
$15
Kids
(
ages 5 to 14 years
)
$5
Kids Under 5
(
)
FREE
Exhibition Overview
“Convict Life Unveiled” brings the human side of 19th-century transportation to life. Through original documents, personal letters, and recovered artefacts, visitors gain insight into the daily routines, punishments, and hopes of those confined below decks.
Featured Artefacts
- Convict Ledgers: Official manifests detailing names, sentences, and punishments.
- Personal Belongings: Ceramic dishes, clothing fragments, and handwritten letters.
- Punishment Devices: Replicas of 19th-century restraints and shackles.
Interactive Experiences
- Cell Reconstruction: Walk through a life-size replica of a convict’s sleeping berth.
- Audio Narratives: Listen to dramatized diary entries that bring individual voices to life.
- Forensic Workshops: Learn how archaeologists recover and interpret hidden artefacts.
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