Dominion Museum building, Wellington

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

#78 among attractions in Wellington

Museum, History museum, Military museum

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The Dominion Museum building on Mount Cook in Buckle Street Wellington completed in 1936 and superseded by Te Papa in 1998 was part of a war memorial complex including a Carillon and National War Memorial.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: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Cuba Street, Willis Street, Courtenay Place.

0.7 miN
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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), New Zealand Cricket Museum, Wellington (3 min walk), William Wakefield Memorial, Wellington (6 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)