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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 4, 2017 15:35:17 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 4, 2017 15:38:04 GMT 12
This is one of the best museums in this country, and far better than the Te Papa version down the road at telling the story of New Zealanders and the First World War in my opinion. It's the best of all the NZ WWI Centennial projects I've seen, some have been a complete and utter waste of money. Sir Peter and all involved have done New Zealand proud with this exhibition. I hope the place will not suffer from the ministry's shortfall.
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Post by 30sqnatc on Dec 4, 2017 21:00:59 GMT 12
I agree the exhibition is second to none. Pity its publicity appears to be limited to word of mouth.
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Dec 4, 2017 21:46:09 GMT 12
I understood it was only to be until 2018?
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Post by skyhawkdon on Dec 8, 2017 10:47:07 GMT 12
Correct
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Post by Calum on Dec 11, 2017 17:20:56 GMT 12
I visited it in October, in fact that and the Gallipoli exhibition at Te Papa were the only reasons I went to Wellington . They were both recommended to me by Australian in laws .
I agree they are both excellent. As good as the WWI hall in Australian War Memorial
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 11, 2017 18:53:05 GMT 12
Yes, those museums and the National Archive and National Library are the only things that would drag me back to Wellington in a hurry.
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Post by nuuumannn on Dec 21, 2017 11:57:20 GMT 12
Let's not forget the excellent Backbencher pub opposite parliament; good food and beer. Always pop in for a quick one before catching the ferry back to the Main Land.
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Post by nuuumannn on Dec 21, 2017 12:05:09 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 21, 2017 14:03:25 GMT 12
Wow, that would be fantastic if they can find a way to retain it as a permanent museum, and especially if some of the items at Te Papa can move there when that display ends. The Government promised a National War Museum at the end of WWI and it never happened, this is the opportunity to put that right. Perhaps they could expand it to include other wars over time and create an Imperial War Museum type of attraction.
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Post by nuuumannn on Dec 22, 2017 12:35:52 GMT 12
They have some things on loan from other museums already; the Turkish pontoons and other sundry items, and there is work going on in other parts of the building, so there will be other exhibitions while it is still open. Problem is, the museum is relying on public donation to raise money and it looks as if the council might not come to the party, so it's a long shot.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 22, 2017 14:08:21 GMT 12
Back before it opened I'm sure there were media reports stating that Sir Peter was self funding the museum, and was happy for it to be free to visit. I'm guessing his accountants had other ideas.
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