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This museum is built in the style of an early
garage and displays a number of vintage cars and motorcycles plus lots
of motoring memorabilia. The majority of vehicles are privately owned
and have been faithfully restored to original condition. On a weekend
or holiday you will see our cars leaving the Park to participate in
the many and varied Club activities.
Museum open every Wednesday and Sunday from 1.30 - 4.00 pm.
Marlborough Associated Modellers operate model
cars, boats and trains. An extensive two-track rail system meanders
through their gardens, replicating in miniature the sights and sounds
of classic steam and diesel from days past.
The trains are full working models and operate for riders on the
first and third Sunday of every month.
This museum houses the largest display of vintage
farm machinery in the Southern Hemisphere with some very rare tractors,
engines, and machinery. Over 80 different tractors are on display including
a 1910 Blackstone, the only known one in existence.
Other displays include graders, wagons, ploughs, mowers, gigs, stationary
engines, thrashing mills, chaffcutters, haybalers, and many other examples.
Open daily from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm or by arrangement.
The modern Museum and Archives complex houses
a huge range of Marlborough history presented in attractive displays.
Enjoy the regular showings of local and international film clips from
the past in our airconditioned Theatre.
Step back in time as you stroll the streets of Beavertown, built in
the style of old Blenheim. The replica Fire Station houses a fine collection
of early fire-fighting appliances including a rare Model T fire engine.
Museum open every day (except Christmas Day and Good Friday) from
10.00 am - 4.00 pm. Admission charge..
A two foot gauge rail runs from the Brayshaw
Heritage Park Station and follows the Taylor River to Beaver Station
at Riverside Park, downtown Blenheim. Round trip takes an hour.
Inquires to John (03) 578 1621 or Dave (03) 578 9442
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