Nairn Street Cottage's New Interactive Tour

You are cordially invited to Nairn Street Cottage’s new interactive tour.

Built in the late 1850s, 68 Nairn Street is one of the oldest houses in Wellington and was home to the Wallis family for three generations.

Now an immersive museum, discover early narratives of Pōneke and what it means “to make a home” from a variety of Māori and Pākehā perspectives, from centuries ago to the present.

Glide through the decades as you move through one of the oldest residences in Wellington. Time travel through different decades in each room of the house, from the 1850s through the 1970s.

Make Pōneke past come to life with interactive activities. Follow a packing tutorial from G.B. Earp’s Handbook for Intending Immigrants to the Southern Settlements of New Zealand (1849). Practice your penmanship and consider what news you might like to share with your friends and whānau. Share news and gossip from real historical newspapers, check for arriving/departing settlers, and find out what goods you’ll be able to buy in town. In the kitchen, plan a special dinner menu with favourite period recipes.

Discover old world charm, five minutes from the city. Book now for groups of up to eight.

Open weekends from Saturday 4 November. Tours start on the hour between 12pm – 3pm.

Entry by tour only. Adults $8, Children $4.

Eftpos-only door sales available, booking recommended.

Book online or contact Wellington Museum:
Email: museumtours@experiencewellington.org.nz
Phone: +64 4 472 8904