Free Entry   Open every Sunday 11am-2pm and on game days.‍

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Open hours
November
Sunday
5th
11am - 2pm
Monday
6th
11am - 2pm
Tuesday
7th
11am - 2pm
Wednesday
8th
11am - 2pm
Thursday
9th
11am - 2pm
Sunday
12th
11am - 2pm
Saturday
18th
11am - 2pm
Sunday
19th
11am - 2pm
Saturday
26th
CLOSED
Sunday
5th
11am - 2pm
December
Sunday
3rd
11am - 2pm
Thursday
7th
11am - 2pm
Saturday
9th
11am - 2pm
Sunday
10th
11am - 2pm
Sunday
17th
11am - 2pm
Thursday
21st
12pm - 6pm
Sunday
24th
10am - 4pm
Sunday
31st
CLOSED
Sunday
24th
10am - 4pm
January
Sunday
7th
11am - 2pm
Saturday
13th
12pm - 6pm
Sunday
14th
CLOSED
Monday
15th
12pm - 6pm
Sunday
21st
CLOSED
Monday
22nd
12pm - 6pm
Sunday
28th
11am - 2pm
Sunday
22nd
12pm - 6pm
February
Friday
2nd
11am - 2pm
Saturday
3rd
11am - 2pm
Sunday
4th
11am - 2pm
Tuesday
6th
11am - 2pm
Saturday
10th
11am - 2pm
Sunday
11th
11am - 2pm
Wednesday
14th
11am - 2pm
Saturday
17th
11am - 2pm
Sunday
18th
11am - 2pm
Sunday
25th
CLOSED
Thursday
29th
10am - 5pm
Sunday
29th
10am - 5pm
March
Friday
1st
10am - 5pm
Saturday
2nd
10am - 5pm
Sunday
3rd
10am - 5pm
Monday
4th
10am - 5pm
Sunday
10th
11am - 2pm
Saturday
16th
11am - 2pm
Sunday
17th
11am - 2pm
Monday
18th
11am - 2pm
Tuesday
19th
11am - 2pm
Sunday
24th
CLOSED
Wednesday
27th
1pm - 4pm
Friday
29th
1pm - 4pm
Sunday
31st
CLOSED
Sunday
5th
10am - 5pm
April
Monday
1st
11am - 5pm
Sunday
5th
11am - 2pm
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New Zealand Cricket Museum

Welcome to the New Zealand Cricket Museum, the ultimate destination for cricket enthusiasts and fans alike! Our museum is dedicated to showcasing New Zealand's rich history and cricketing legacy.
Above:
Bat from the first New Zealand cricket tour in England in 1927. The bat was signed by the New Zealand team at Parsons Showrooms in London in May 1927. Two years after this tour New Zealand achieved Test status and the team played their first Test against England in Christchurch on 10-13 January 1930.

Match ball from the New Zealand BLACKCAPS v Afghanistan ODI at the 2015 Cricket World Cup. The match was played at McLean Park, Napier, on March 8 2015. New Zealand won. It was the first ever ODI between the two sides.

Step inside and explore the fascinating world of cricket, starting with the early beginnings of the sport in New Zealand. Discover the players, teams, and moments that have shaped the game and made it a beloved national pastime.

New Zealand Cricket Museum entrance
About the Museum

The opening of the R. A. Vance Stand in 1981 meant that the luncheon area on the ground floor of the old grandstand was no longer used. The Wellington Cricket Umpires Association used the area for their weekly meetings. One of their number, Stanley Cowman, had been accumulating cricketing memorabilia for ten years, and with the assistance of other umpires, laid the material out on trestle tables and magazine stands during the New Zealand v Australia test in February 1986. 

John Oakley, then President of New Zealand Cricket, was so impressed that he determined along with Darren Hannah, that the area should become a permanent museum. Funding was raised for the project and under the direction of museum designer, Gary Couchman, the National Cricket Museum was opened by the Patron of the New Zealand Cricket Council, His Excellency the Governor-General of New Zealand, Sir Paul Reeves G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., on the 29th November 1987, with Stanley Cowman as the Honorary Curator.

Since then, the museum, the collections and our exhibitions have changed immensely. Today when visiting the museum, you can immerse yourself in our interactive exhibits, test your skills as a batter in our VR, explore the science behind the sport, and relive some of the most unforgettable moments in New Zealand cricket history.

Whether you're a lifelong fan of the game or simply curious about its origins, the New Zealand Cricket Museum has something for everyone. Come and experience the thrill of the game and learn about the incredible players and teams that have made cricket such an important part of New Zealand's cultural heritage.

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Our collection

Our collection features a vast array of memorabilia, including iconic cricketing gear, photographs, and rare objects that tell the story of cricket in New Zealand. From the first cricket bat used in a test match to the jerseys worn by the BLACKCAPS and WHITE FERNS during their most memorable matches, you'll find it all here.

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Dennis Lilliee's aluminium bat which was banned from Test cricket in Perth in 1979.
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Left: Photograph of John Richard Reid (3 June 1938 – 14 October 2020), a New Zealand cricketer who played 58 Test matches for New Zealand from 1949 – 1965.

Right: Women's New Zealand team v South Africa match ball during which Trish McKelvey achieved a 117*. This match was played on the 25-28 February 1972 in Cape Town.
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Cap belonging to Alfred Holdship (15 October 1867 - 28 January 1923) from his 1886-1888 team at Caius College at Cambridge University. After graduating, Alfred returned to New Zealand and became captain for Wellington and later New Zealand. This is the oldest cap in the New Zealand Cricket Museum.
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Black batting helmet worn by Maddy Green during the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in August 2022. The helmet was signed by the WHITE FERNS team after the T20 bronze medal match against England on the 7 August 2022.
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Left: Ball used in the Wellington v Canterbury two-day match on the 9th and 10th November 1894 at the Basin Reserve.

Right: Ball used in the Wellington v New South Wales 50-overmatch played at the Basin Reserve on 6 January 1985. Signed by leg-spinner Robert (Bob) Holland who took 5-28 for New South Wales and played for Wellington in the 1987-1988 season.

Whare taonga

Inside the museum

Visit us today and discover the magic of cricket.

Free entry Open every Sunday 11am-2pm and on game days. Summer hours at the top of the page.
Find us in the Old Pavilion Stand at the Basin Reserve — 2 Rugby Street, Mount Cook, Wellington 6021
To make a booking for a viewing email us:
info@nzcricketmuseum.co.nz
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