Dominion Museum building, Wellington

Name: Dominion Museum building
Address: 13 Buckle Street, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

#85 among attractions in Wellington

Museum, History museum, Military museum

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Facts and practical information

The Dominion Museum building on Mount Cook in Buckle Street Wellington completed in 1936 and superseded by Te Papa in 1998 was part of a war memorial complex including a Carillon and National War Memorial. ()

Completed: 1936 (88 years ago)Coordinates: 41°17'58"S, 174°46'37"E

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13 Buckle StreetLambton Ward (Mt. Cook)Wellington 6011 New Zealand

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Dominion Museum building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Courtenay Place, Embassy Theatre, National War Memorial, The Bucket Fountain.

0.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Courtenay Place, Wellington
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0.5 miNE
Nightlife, Cinema, Cafe
Embassy Theatre, Wellington
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~150 ftN
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Specialty museum
National War Memorial, Wellington
1 min walk • The National War Memorial in Wellington, New Zealand, stands as a poignant tribute to the sacrifices made by the country's servicemen and women. Located in the capital city's Buckle Street, the memorial complex comprises the War Memorial Carillon and the Hall of...
0.5 miN
Fountain, Sculpture
The Bucket Fountain, Wellington
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0.4 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
St. James Theatre, Wellington
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~1920 ftW
Colonial museum in a historic house
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~1170 ftE
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William Wakefield Memorial, Wellington
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0.4 miN
Museum, Cinema
Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, Wellington
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~220 ftN
Memorial
Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, Wellington
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~580 ftE
41°17'60"S • 174°46'44"E
New Zealand Cricket Museum, Wellington
3 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
0.4 miN
Museum, Art museum
Enjoy Contemporary Art Space, Wellington
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dominion Museum building?

Nearby attractions include National War Memorial, Wellington (1 min walk), Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, Wellington (2 min walk), Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Wellington (2 min walk), New Zealand Cricket Museum, Wellington (3 min walk).

How to get to Dominion Museum building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dominion Museum building:

Train

Talavera (27 min walk)
Lambton (27 min walk)

Ferry

Wellington Harbour Ferry (29 min walk)