Plan Your Visit
Discover essential details for your trip, including tickets, hours, activities, and accessibility options.
What to Expect
Your visit to the Edwin Fox is a seamless blend of history and exploration. From easy ticketing and clear signage to interactive exhibits and stunning harbour views, you’ll enjoy a comfortable, accessible experience.
Expect to spend around an hour wandering the dry dock, learning from engaging displays, and capturing memorable photos of this remarkable vessel.
For more details on our location, facilities & accessibility, group bookings, and activities, read the information below. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us directly.
We look forward to your visit!
The Edwin Fox Maritime Museum is centrally located on the waterfront in Picton, heart of the Marlborough Sounds. You can get to Picton by road, by inter-island ferry, by plane to Picton or Blenheim Airport or by train. The ship and museum are a few minutes’ walk from the town centre and from the Interislander ferry terminal and train station. For more information about getting to Marlborough's Official Website.
Edwin Fox Maritime Museum
Dunbar Wharf, Picton Foreshore
1 Auckland Street, Picton
Marlborough, NZ.
Email: edwin.fox@marlborough.govt.nz
Phone: 03 573 6868
The Edwin Fox visitor experience includes the museum and the dry dock which holds the remnants of the ship.
The museum displays are located on the second story of the main building so are not wheelchair accessible.
It is possible for those with limited mobility to get alongside the ship – please ask at reception for assistance.
Groups are welcome however prebooking is essential. We can include morning or afternoon tea as part of a group booking package.
Guided tours are also available. These involve having your own knowledgeable tour guide who will lead you through the fascinating history of the Edwin Fox. You can ask questions and learn more about the people who sailed on the ship and its endeavours.
Please email edwin.fox@marlborough.govt.nz or phone to book.
The Edwin Fox Maritime Museums offers fun activities for all ages. There is a play area available for children and they can even dress up as captain or a pirate.
On a fine day, enjoy our waterfront location and play old-fashioned games including:
- Game 1
- Game 2
- Game 3
The Edwin Fox Maritime Museum provides a great all-weather experience with something of interest for everyone.
The Edwin Fox Maritime Museum is open every day from 9am (except Christmas Day).
Allow at least one hour to fully enjoy the views of the ship and to visit the museum.
Don't forget your camera!
The Latest Happenings at The Edwin Fox
From special tours and school holiday activities to behind-the-scenes restoration updates, there’s always something exciting happening at The Edwin Fox.
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