Education

The Edwin Fox offers education programmes from early childhood (ECE) to senior high school.

Education Programmes

From Early Childhood to Senior Highschool

The ship fits well with Aotearoa New Zealand’s history curriculum. The ship and her history are particularly suited to the themes of settlement and colonisation, and how relationships and connections across boundaries have shaped the course of our history.

Some of our popular programmes include immigration, New Zealand’s connections with the world and changes in land use and technology.

For local schools we can also look at how Picton has changed over time.

Contact us to discuss how we can use a visit to the Edwin Fox to complement your classroom learning.

There is no cost for schools/ECE within the Marlborough District Council boundaries; $3 per student applies for schools/ECE outside of Marlborough.

Please contact heritage edwin.fox@marlborough.govt.nz for more information.

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A teacher points to a world map while engaging a group of children wearing hats in a maritime exhibit about the Edwin Fox.
Keep Learning

Other Ways to Explore and Learn About The Edwin Fox Ship

From exploring our online collection to diving into academic research and tailored education programmes, there are plenty of ways to learn more about the Edwin Fox beyond your visit. Discover the ship’s global story, access educational resources, or reach out to us for customised support.

Online Collections

The Edwin Fox Maritime Museum holds a collection of items related to the ship and those who sailed on her.

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Research

The Edwin Fox provides a window into the world of sail. She was part of the great global movement of people and goods in the second half of the nineteenth century.

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Testimonial
What a great museum!!! So well curated with informative displays and to be able to walk around the ship is an amazing experience. Would highly recommend.
A little gem of a museum. If you are in Picton just go, you won’t regret it!
Wow this was a gem we didn't expect. A lovely museum full of stuff, a really interesting short movie about the Edwin Fox - and seeing a real 1853 convict ship in real life is one of those once in a lifetime things! Well worth the entry fee. Thank you .
Wow this is a gem!
Excellent price for what's on offer. I loved the upstairs room with the chronology of the boat, the documentary video about it, and also the more general history of shipping in the area. The ancient boat itself was the cherry on top. Great experience and thoroughly recommended!!
Delightful museum
Wonderful to see the Edwin Fox in dry dock being preserved for the future. The story of how it happened including captivating displays, personal stories and easy to digest explanation via a top movie presentation shown in the 1st floor mini theatre together bring this important history to life and make you glad you visited Picton.
An Important story for NZ and Australia
A must visit especially if you want to learn about your ancestors and how they came to New Zealand. Very interesting and lots of information about the ship that bought many of our ancestors to New Zealand. Interactive, good for kids and very interesting video. Worth spending at least an hour looking through. Staff were very knowledgeable and keen to help. Good variety of merchandise for sale.
A must visit!
Exterior of the Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, a stone building with a gray metal roof, set against lush green hills and blue sky.