We arrived just half an hour before closing, so the attendants suggested we continue with our viewing the next morning, at no extra charge, so we did. It is well worth sitting through the 45 min video on the ship, as well as an extended look all over the hull in it's drydock. We had a great time looking for... More

It was great to be able to see and touch such an amazing piece of our history. The Edwin Fox had a long and varied career, including the Crimean War, the India trade, Australian convict transportation and the settling of NZ. The museum is very well put together and be sure to watch the fascinating DVD about the ship's history... More

As Australians it was amazing to walk through and actually touch a ship that had transported convicts. We were in awe of how difficult it must have been for the convicts to endure such an experience. The mad kiwi "Drive across Cook Strait" van is a laugh.

Australian visitors please take note - this ship carried convicts to Fremantle in 1858. It was just the one trip but it is terrific to have this remnant of our history so well preserved. Thank you to the citizens of New Zealand - and Picton in particular.

Being able to walk on the actual ship - it's hold and decks was the highlight for me. I thought the placards explaining the significance of what I was seeing were well done. The overall film and static displays gave a comprehensive picture of how long a journey it has been getting this restoration project underway

When I last saw this historic vessel it was languishing in the Picton harbour so it was great to see how it is now being preserved and cared for. Having ancestors who were born on it added to the realism of the displays. A fascinating 'must-see' for visitors to the area and all those with an interest in seafaring.

If you are interested in Maritime history this is a must see museum. It is not large and centers around the incredible Edwin Fox. What an interesting history this ship has. I had just read "The Fatal Shore" about the convict ships taking prisoners to Australia. Here was one of those ships. It is really quite well preserved. One can... More

A very different insight to any other historic ship that we have visited. There video is fascinating in the main but the actual ship's hull is amazing. It is good that the team have now decided to preserve rather than restore. Many of the ships that we have seen have been a little too restored. Being able to walk down... More

The museum and old ship were well worth a visit. The museum is small but with plenty of interesting information and the Edwin Fox has a very colourful history. It is amazing that it has lasted as well as it has.