The entry is $5 and the knowledge you get is limitless. And I felt it was fun time wandering around knowing new things. Not like some other museum. Must go.

  This wonderful place is worth seeing. If you are local don't take it for granted, If your visiting take the time to look in.

  We enjoyed the art - the short explanations in the museum - and the ship that was converted to a home was just the icing on the cake. The... read more little cottage outside was absolutely brilliant. Maybe an explanation for the totem art outside on the field - we weren't sure who they were by and what they represented. The shop has plenty of bargains too.

  Great place to visit - Great place to visit. A very interesting place with the art works, sculptures and ship interior and decks!

  What a great museum, which should not be missed if you’re visiting Gisborne. The $5 entry is inexpensive considering the amount of exhibits.

  Excellent museum and gallery. Concise information and well laidout. A nice cup of tea and scrumptous rhubarb cake in the little cafe in the museum to finish a morning well... read more spent

  A surprisingly large museum, with lots of diverse exhibits many of which change regularly. For example, when we visited there was a fascinating display of Maori basket weavings. I also... read more really liked the Decorative Arts Gallery. But best of all was the "Star of Canada,"...More

  Nice Mueseum - I came from Auckland, and I thought I will see a museum like the one in Auckland, but I was mistaken, but think in other way, this is a regional... read more museum and there was a great effort from them to establish this one, History and Maori culture in the region. I enjoyed it, it was lovely.

  the museum is very well set out and has a lot of interesting exhibits. The staff were very friendly and helpful and we really enjoyed our visit.

  Lovely interesting museum - This is an excellent museum from the Lava glass exhibition to the Star of Canada Captain's bridge (kids - old and young- love climbing up to the bridge with... read more its bell). Attractive exhibitions of Maori and western art. Well worth a visit.

  Great museum for a small city - Modern exhibits. Good souvenir shop. Lovely cafe attached - pleasant to sit on the deck overlooking the river

  A nice overview to the area if you're interested in local history. There are some lovely pieces of art to view, along with some nice local historical stories. A small... read more interactive area for children.