News & Updates

Stay informed with the latest news, announcements, and media features from The Edwin Fox. Discover updates on preservation, new initiatives, and inspiring stories that celebrate our maritime heritage.

Interactive Log Exhibit

15 Jul 2025

We’re proud to unveil a cutting-edge digital “Ship’s Log” exhibit, offering visitors a hands-on way to explore daily life aboard the Edwin Fox.

20,000 Visitors Milestone

30 Jun 2025

Our visitor numbers have soared this year, reflecting the growing interest in maritime heritage and our new interactive exhibits.

3D Scan Completed

05 Jun 2025

A detailed 3D scan of the Edwin Fox’s hull has been finished, creating an accurate digital record for future conservation.

National Geographic Feature

22 May 2025

The May issue of National Geographic dedicates a feature story to the Edwin Fox’s century-long journey from hulk to heritage icon.

Restoration Funding Secured

02 May 2025

Funding from Lotto and Marlborough District Council will support critical dry dock and roof repairs this year.

Descendant Muster Open

10 Apr 2025

Registration is now open for the Edwin Fox Descendant Muster over King’s Birthday weekend.

Edwin Fox strategic plan

14 Nov 2024

Heritage Marlborough and the Edwin Fox team recently completed a strategic plan for the Edwin Fox. Click on the file to read it and see what we have planned for the next three years.

The World of Wooden Sailing Ships

Step into the world of traditional shipbuilding and maritime exploration as you uncover the story of the Edwin Fox. Discover how wooden sailing ships were built and came to rule the oceans in the 19th century.

Visit Us

A carved whale tooth depicts a sailing ship, titled "The Old Clipper Fox." The background features blue, with faint ship outlines, evoking a nautical theme.

The Edwin Fox in Picton

Learn how the Edwin Fox came to rest in Picton in 1897 and played a key role in the early days of the Picton Freezing Works. Then, uncover the remarkable story of her rescue and restoration, and how she became the treasured museum ship you can explore today.

Explore

An old, weathered ship with peeling blue paint rests in a calm harbor. Small buildings are on deck, surrounded by lush, green hills in the background.

Passenger Stories

Uncover the stories of convicts, courageous crew members, and hopeful migrants who journeyed across oceans on the Edwin Fox.

Read Stories

An older man in a suit and tie stands beside a woman in a long dark dress with a lace collar, posing for a formal studio portrait.

Testimonial

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

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!

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

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!

Exterior of the Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, a stone building with a gray metal roof, set against lush green hills and blue sky.