Hidden Treasures
Fascinating items hidden deep within our vaults.
- Animals
Hear about Freefall, the dog that ran the length of NZ in custom “Adidas” running..
- collection
Learn the story of this special tokotoko presented to MAJGEN Sir Howard Kippenberger...
- collection
A mounted infantry that could move around battlefield quickly and quietly...
- collection
Find out what was involved in being presented with this shield...
- collection
Learn the story behind this beautiful sweetheart brooch from WWI..
- On display
Explore the story behind this Intricately carved swagger stick..
- collection
Medals, tanks, trucks, artillery, bicycles AND combat tractors..
- On display
Learn more about one of the best post-war tanks ever produced..
- collection
Discover the largest artillery piece in our collection..
- collection
Discover the smallest artillery piece in our collection..
- collection
Discover the 'comfort' and necessities of a WWII nurse..
- On display
Taking of tea, an old and important tradition for the people of Afghanistan...
- On display
Handmade token of gratitude for a selected few from the Queen...
- military vehicles
Learn about the NZ Cyclist Corps, an important mounted infantry unit!..
- Kippenberger Research Library
How does a Chess Player’s Manual end up at a military Museum?..
- collection
We trawled the shelves for a peculiar artefact with an unusual story!..
- collection
Trench art objects are holders of soldiers’ memories and reminders of the conflict they faced...
- collection
A poignant reminder that the great loss of life and terrible conditions that soldiers endured..
