Holocaust Centre of New Zealand

Museums and galleries

• Nairn Street Cottage

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  Preserved cottage built in 1858 and kept in the same family until it became a museum, with an exhibition on its history. The small garden is open every day..

  Hours

  daily tours at noon, 2PM, and 3PM

  Price

  $8

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• National Tattoo Museum of New Zealand

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  History of tattooing in New Zealand and the Pacific, especially traditional Maori tattooing. Shown in just two rooms attached to a tattoo studio. One of Wellington's least museums.

  Hours

  Fri Sat noon-8PM, Sun-Thu noon-5:30PM

  Price

  Free (the sign at the entrance about payment relates to getting a tattoo)

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Art Deco architecture

• Elmscourt

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  An historic art deco apartment block.

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Landmarks

• Pukeahu National War Memorial Park

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  A tall Art Deco carillon was dedicated in 1932, the Hall of Memories opened in 1964, and the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior was built in 2004. There are Australian, Belgian, French, Turkish, UK and US memorials and some sculptures in the wider park, which was opened in 2015.

  Hours

  Park always open; National War Memorial interior daily 10AM-5PM

  Price

  Free

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Other activities

• Basin Reserve

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  Established in 1868 and with a capacity of 13,000, this is New Zealand oldest cricket ground. It hosts Test matches and the Wellington Firebirds team, plus the NZ Cricket Museum.

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• Wellington iSite Visitor Information Centre

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  Part of the New Zealand Visitor Information Network the Wellington iSite provides free information and advice to travelers and can help with booking activities and transport throughout the Wellington region

  Hours

  Tue to Fri 9am-5pm, Sat, Sun & Mon, 9am-3:30pm

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