Timber & Technique: Shipbuilding of 1853
Celebrate the craftsmanship behind the Edwin Fox’s teak hull, one of the most intact examples of mid-19th-century ship construction.
Essential Info
Type
Exhibition
Start Date
03 Sep 2025
End Date
05 Sep 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
“Timber & Technique” explores the materials, tools, and skills that built the Edwin Fox, revealing the artistry of wooden shipwrights.
Featured Sections
- Material Matters: Samples of Burmese teak, iron braces, and sister keelsons.
- Tool Retrospective: Period chisels, adzes, and augers displayed alongside live blacksmith demonstrations.
- Construction Models: Detailed scale replicas and time-lapse videos of the 1853 hull assembly.
Educational Activities
- Shipwright Workshops: Hands-on sessions to try traditional woodworking techniques.
- Family Discovery Sheets: Age-appropriate challenges and scavenger hunts.
- Curator-Led Tours: Daily insights into structural innovations that have preserved the hull for over 170 years.
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