Donations

The Edwin Fox requires ongoing care and conservation to remain available to the public and preserved for future generations.

Make a Donation

Support Us to Maintain The Edwin Fox Ship

As an aging wooden ship, the Edwin Fox needs constant maintenance to keep her accessible to the public and preserve her for future generations. The Edwin Fox Preservation Trust is a key partner in this task.

The Trust has several aims:

  • to fundraise for the maintenance of the ship,
  • to fund research and education related to the Edwin Fox
  • to help develop and promote new preservation techniques that will help conserve the ship.

The Trust deed means that all money donated to the Trust must be spent on the ship. It cannot be used for the day to day running of the museum.

If you wish to donate using internet banking here please use our bank details below:

Account Name: The Edwin Fox Donation Account
Account Number: 03 1369 0652855 01

Please let us know if you donate via internet banking and we will send you a tax receipt.

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We offer a membership programme which entitles our supporters to various benefits, newsletters and exclusive offers.

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Descendants

Share your family’s legacy and contribute to our living history. If you’re a descendant, your stories and memories add invaluable depth to our maritime narrative.

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Volunteer

Offer your time and expertise to help preserve, research, and promote our heritage. Join our team of passionate volunteers and make a real difference.

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Testimonial
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
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!
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!
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