Refrigeration Revolution
Discover how the Edwin Fox’s 1885 conversion into a floating freezer reshaped global food trade and powered New Zealand’s economy.
Essential Info
Type
Exhibition
Start Date
03 Jul 2025
End Date
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
“Refrigeration Revolution” showcases the pioneering engineering that transformed a sailing ship into one of the world’s first refrigerated storage vessels.
Key Displays
- Original Machinery: Boilers, compressors, and piping from the 1885 retrofit.
- Engineering Blueprints: Period diagrams illustrating the installation process.
- Trade Impact Infographics: Data visualisations mapping export growth in meat and dairy.
Hands-On Stations
- Mini‐Refrigeration Model: Operate a scaled-down freezer system and learn the mechanics.
- Virtual Cargo Hold Tour: Interactive 3D walkthrough of the converted hold.
- Expert Demonstrations: Friday evening talks with maritime engineers.
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