Our Sustainability Promise

Caring for the Edwin Fox, our community, and the environment — preserving the past, protecting the future

For over 170 years, the Edwin Fox has adapted and endured. That spirit of resilience guides how we care for her — and the surrounding environment. We are committed to protecting our land, sea, and biodiversity while preserving this extraordinary treasure for our community and future generations.

The museum is committed to minimising waste, conserving energy and water, and supporting local and ethical suppliers. We are also committed to keeping heritage and history accessible to our local communities, offering koha days and free entry for special groups throughout the year.

The museum is located on the gateway to the Marlborough Sounds, a place of international significance for flora and fauna found nowhere else on Earth. We are partnering with the local Picton community and environmental initiatives to support biodiversity awareness, especially the role of maritime travel in introducing predator and pest species to New Zealand.

Sustainability Principles

Our sustainability principles are guided by the tourism industry programmes such as Qualmark, Tiaki - Care for New Zealand, as well as the New Zealand Tourism Sustainability Commitment. The Tiaki Promise is a commitment to care for New Zealand, now and for future generations, while the Tourism Industry Association’s Sustainability Commitment focus is to make a positive contribution so that tourism gives back more than it takes.

Our Commitment

The Edwin Fox Maritime Museum is committed to act as a guardian, protecting and preserving our home. We encourage local and international travellers to care for our community and country as much as we do by travelling safe, respecting nature, and treading lightly on our unique environment.By caring for our environment, together, we are also caring for the future of the Edwin Fox.

The banner image was supplied by Kaipūpū Sanctuary, a predator free sanctuary on the point between Picton Harbour and Shakespeare Bay. The land was once owned by the New Zealand Refrigeration Company, who also owned the Edwin Fox. The image of the fur seal was supplied by the New Zealand Department of Conservation. During spring fur seals often visit the Edwin Fox to sunbath.

Testimonial
What a great museum!!! So well curated with informative displays and to be able to walk around the ship is an amazing experience. Would highly recommend.
A little gem of a museum. If you are in Picton just go, you won’t regret it!
Excellent price for what's on offer. I loved the upstairs room with the chronology of the boat, the documentary video about it, and also the more general history of shipping in the area. The ancient boat itself was the cherry on top. Great experience and thoroughly recommended!!
Delightful museum
Wonderful to see the Edwin Fox in dry dock being preserved for the future. The story of how it happened including captivating displays, personal stories and easy to digest explanation via a top movie presentation shown in the 1st floor mini theatre together bring this important history to life and make you glad you visited Picton.
An Important story for NZ and Australia
A must visit especially if you want to learn about your ancestors and how they came to New Zealand. Very interesting and lots of information about the ship that bought many of our ancestors to New Zealand. Interactive, good for kids and very interesting video. Worth spending at least an hour looking through. Staff were very knowledgeable and keen to help. Good variety of merchandise for sale.
A must visit!
Wow this was a gem we didn't expect. A lovely museum full of stuff, a really interesting short movie about the Edwin Fox - and seeing a real 1853 convict ship in real life is one of those once in a lifetime things! Well worth the entry fee. Thank you .
Wow this is a gem!
Exterior of the Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, a stone building with a gray metal roof, set against lush green hills and blue sky.