Arts, Culture and Galleries

Nelson Classic Car Museum is one of NZs finest private motor vehicle collections. Admire 150 immaculate cars from more than 110 years of motoring Drink great coffee & eat fresh food Buy handmade art, jewellery and Museum merchandise. Nelson Classic Car Museum (NCCM) is the best place to see more than 150 cars in immaculate condition. From our little 1908 Read more…

ABOUT ECLECTIC Maria and Shane have over 50 years of combined experience in the antique trade. They are the owners of eclectic antique centre in Nelson. Their journey began in the early 90’s from their home in Timaru ,going around garage sales and auctions and doing furniture up which was really our training ground for bigger things ahead, Shane says Read more…

Roadhogs is an indoor minigolf course themed around all things to do with roads. One of the exciting features is a glow in the dark section. BOOK NOW Groups welcome during opening hours but if your group wants to come in after hours we have options: 90 mins – minimum 15 players or minimum $150 2 hours – minimum 25 Read more…

Nelson Provincial Museum The Nelson Provincial Museum, Pupuri Taonga O Te Tai Ao is a regional museum in the city of Nelson, New Zealand. The museum showcases the Nelson region’s history, from geological origins to the stories of individuals and families. There are exhibitions that highlight topics as varied as: – The Boulder Bank – Lord Rutherford – Stories of Read more…

Nelson’s newest entertainment experience bringing heart-pumping, mind-bending escape room adventures for everyone. HEART-PUMPING, MIND-BENDING ESCAPE ROOM ADVENTURES FOR EVERYONE. Escape rooms have exploded around the world – and we think it’s time to introduce Nelson to this entertainment phenomenon. Put yourself, your friends and family to the ultimate test, and share an experience that you’ll never forget. Solving clues, thinking outside Read more…

NEW ZEALAND MADE JEWELLERY FROM OUR NELSON WORKSHOP Step into the creative space of Jewel Beetle Workshop.  Choose from a range of hand-crafted silver and gold jewellery or commission Allison or Yvon to make your next special piece. “Making jewellery is a deeply rewarding occupation. For many years we have been motivated by the pure enjoyment of crafting beautiful objects Read more…

TIMEZONE Nelson As latest and greatest entertainment hub Nelson has to offer, Timezone Nelson is sure to bring out your game face! With a wide range of state-of-the-art arcade games and experiences, you’ll be left wanting for more! Party rooms? Yup. Aren’t you relieved that you don’t have to tidy up after your tween’s birthday rumpus? Loads of rather epic Read more…

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts (NCMA) An internationally renowned community hub for all things musical in the Nelson-Tasman region What we do Situated in the heart of Nelson, we offer opportunities to learn an instrument and to rehearse and perform as an individual or as part of a group. We are also a performance venue and our audiences enjoy concerts held in the Nelson Read more…

The Bridge Street Collective is an award-winning coworking space in Central Nelson. Established in 2011, the Collective was the first of its kind in Nelson and we are the winner of the 2012 Emerging Business Award. A VIBRANT, AWARD-WINNING COWORKING SPACE IN CENTRAL NELSON We first opened our doors in 2011 and to this day we continue to grow and Read more…

The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatu is the public art gallery for the Nelson region. The Suter holds a nationally significant collection of art and presents a varied programme of exhibitions, events and education services. The Suter complex also includes a theatre, cafe and shop. Welcome to The Suter Art Gallery – where art matters The Suter Art Read more…