Heritage & Arts

The Galley Museum

Location

1-7 Driffield St. Queenstown

About

Housed in the 1897 Imperial Hotel, the Galley Museum offers a unique collection telling stories of West Coast survival, endurance, and sacrifice, as well as providing a very personal record of the people themselves and their daily lives.

The museum is managed by dedicated volunteers and features 30 rooms of historical items including personal effects, documents, cameras, theatre projectors, household items, gems and minerals, military, emergency services, and mining artifacts depicting the varied aspects of West Coast heritage.

Open seven days a week, with affordable entry fees including concession and family rates, the Galley is also a white i-visitor information centre, a Children's University Learning Destination, and a bike-friendly accredited business. Children receive a free activity pack.

The Galley Museum stocks a range of products that make the perfect gift or souvenir to remember a visit to Queenstown, with a range designed by West Coasters, created by West Coasters, or made from West Coast materials.