Wellington Museum
Written & Photographed by Chris Holloman
| Camera: Canon R6 Mark II | Lens: Canon RF 24-70mm f2.8
A step into the maritime history of the Wellington Harbour.
Quietly positioned in the historic Bond Store on the waterfront, the Wellington Museum is a small yet incredibly curated display of the past. My visit was purely spontaneous, and this is why I’ll often be seen with a camera bag over my shoulder.
After inquiring about photography within the rooms, I wandered in… and that’s where their storytelling began. Having worked alongside the team at the Nevada Museum of Art for 6 years, the way I view a curated museum floor has taken on a different perspective. I find myself looking at more than just the exhibits themselves and seeing the creativity and purpose behind how the floors are laid out. And the Wellington Museum team have done an amazing assembly.
Immediately, you’re greeted by the sounds and ambiance of the 1800s, setting the tone for the experience. The rest is up for you to see for yourself.
NOTE: Although I did not capture every facet of the museum’s interior, I’ve included a few images of my walk… The focal length and manner in which I chose to frame photos was to not encroach on the privacy of guests. There were quite a few enjoying the day, so I limited my viewpoints to the areas that I could quickly line up a photo.
Lastly, but most important is the staff. A really polite, knowledgeable team. To complete a self-guided tour and then have a really fun discussion on my favourite features really capped the visit. It was fun to ‘nerd out’ on the practical effects of one exhibit area that utilised physical props and digital projection resulting in a flawless hologram storytelling series.
Want to visit the Wellington Museum? Go to www.museumswellington.org.nz/wellington-museum/ *Donations to the museum are always welcome.
This video was AI-generated using 3 of the ORIGINAL photos in the series below as a reference. Using LumaLabs Dream Machine, this 9 second clip shows the benefit when using original photography, having used 1 photo as the first frame, a 2nd as a transition, and the 3rd photo as the last. Luma AI ‘imagined’ the content in between! - Chris H.
