The following organisations preserve and share the stories of Marlborough and its people. Click on each name to visit their website.
The Prow
A comprehensive online resource for Marlborough history, featuring articles, images, and stories curated by local historians.
Picton Museum
Discover the maritime and whaling history of the Sounds region, plus exhibits on early European settlement and local Māori heritage.
Edwin Fox Maritime Museum
Explore the last surviving wooden sailing ship built in 1853, now permanently docked in Picton and preserved as a maritime museum.
Renwick Museum & Watson Memorial Library
Showcasing the history of Renwick and the surrounding Wairau Valley, with a focus on early settler life and the development of the region.
Havelock Museum
Located in the heart of the Marlborough Sounds, this museum tells the story of Havelock's gold mining, timber, and maritime heritage.
Flaxbourne Heritage Centre
Preserving the history of the Flaxbourne district, including early pastoral runs, the Māori history of the area, and local farming heritage.
Heritage Marlborough eHive
An online collection database featuring thousands of artefacts, photographs, and documents from Marlborough's museums and galleries.
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
World-class aviation exhibits featuring rare WWI and WWII aircraft, with immersive dioramas and stories of aerial warfare.
Marlborough Museum & Provincial Archives
The main provincial museum and archive, now operating as Tracing Marlborough, with extensive collections and research facilities.