1 / 3New Zealand Cricket Museum
đ Mount Cook, Wellington
Free entry cricket museum at Wellington's Basin Reserve covering New Zealand and kirikiti history, famous artefacts including the WTC mace, and a hands-on VR batting experience. Open seasonally October to April.
Great place to learn a little bit about the history of kirikiti in Aotearoa. Make sure to get a pic of the WTC mace and have a go on the VR batting. Gets really busy during matches, but it's usually open on Sundays.
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Cricket fans rate this museum highly. One reviewer called it 'bigger on the inside than it looks' and singled out the iconic underarm ball. Another described the WTC mace and VR batting as unmissable, with friendly staff completing the visit. The kirikiti history section draws appreciation from Pacific-connected families.
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Avi Gandhi
a year ago
âGreat place to learn a little bit about the history of kirikiti in Aotearoa. Make sure to get a pic of the WTC mace and have a go on the VR batting. Gets really busy during matches, but it's usually open on Sundays.â
Deep Patel
a year ago
âA great place to get information about the New Zealand cricket and cricketers. The staff is very friendly. Also the Test world championship trophy is kept in this museum. A great visit.â
Miramar Mike
2 years ago
âSo much bigger on the inside than it looks on the outside. And it has THAT ball, yes Kiwis, THAT underarm ball.â
Grant Hall
a month ago
âLove the cricket memorabilia. Great place to visit if you're a cricket nut.â
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Overview
The New Zealand Cricket Museum at Basin Reserve in Wellington covers cricket history across New Zealand and the Pacific, including kirikiti â the Samoan variant of the sport. Notable artefacts include the World Test Championship mace and the famous underarm ball. A VR batting experience adds hands-on appeal. Free entry. Open seasonally October to April, with regular Sunday sessions and additional dates around match fixtures. Booking recommended.
