Weta WorkshopvsWellington Museum
The Weta Cave and Wellington Museum are both recommended by professional travelers. Overall, The Weta Cave scores significantly better than Wellington Museum. The Weta Cave scores 87 with praise from 4 sources including Frommer's, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
Weta Workshop
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Corner of Weka St, and Camperdown Roads, Miramar, Wellington 6022, New Zealand
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Frommer's "When Weta Workshop created the special effects for the Lord of the Rings trilogy (and many other movies), they initiated an enduring phenomenon." Full review
Lonely Planet "Film buffs will enjoy the Weta Cave, a fun, mind-boggling minimuseum." Full review
Fodor's "The innovative designers and effects wizards at Weta have brought many high-profile movies to life, so it’s no surprise that their home turf is nirvana for cinephiles." Full review
Afar Magazine "Whether you’re a complete freak fan, or just someone who enjoyed the movies, a visit to the Weta Cave is a great experience." Full review
Wellington Museum Fodor's Lonely Planet Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
Queens Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand
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Fodor's "Spread over three floors, the displays cover work, leisure, crime, and education in 19th-century Wellington." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"For an imaginative, interactive experience of Wellington’s social and maritime history, swing into the Wellington Museum, occupying an 1892 Bond Store." Full review
Afar Magazine "Wellington's waterfront location means the city has a rich maritime history, and this former cargo warehouse has been turned into a gallery space and time machine for the capital's marine heritage." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Shipwreck fans will love the Museum of Wellington City and Sea featuring the wreck of the Wahine ferry, as well as models, films and holographic reconstructions tracing back to a thousand years." Full review
