Geraldine Vintage Machinery & Car Museum

Geraldine Vintage Car & Machinery Museum

A true vintage enthusiast’s dream, step inside to discover one of the finest collections of Veteran, Vintage, and Classic cars, tractors, and machinery in the Southern Hemisphere. Rated the #1 Attraction in Geraldine on TripAdvisor, visitors call it “an unsung gem of a museum” and “one of the best historical displays ever seen.”

• World-Exclusive Legends & Tractors: Our Tractor Building houses over 100 tractors alongside two ultra-rare exhibits found nowhere else in the world—the circa 1930s ‘Leopard’ tractor and a 1928 Simmonds Spartan Biplane.
• Stationary Engines & Chainsaws: A popular display featuring a collection of stationary engines alongside an extensive range of vintage chainsaws.
• The Mezzanine Nostalgia Floor: Step back in time to explore bygone eras, complete with life-sized heritage scenes including a fully stocked vintage Grocery Shop with all the bells and whistles.
• Classic Cars & Motorbikes: Our newly expanded Classic Car Building is brimming with iconic automobiles and unique exhibits, including an authentic NZ Police Motorbike collection.
• Miniature & Model Room: Captivating for both the young and the young at heart, featuring an extensive collection of vintage pedal cars, models, and miniatures.

Explore our expansive grounds across eight dedicated buildings, each filled with nostalgic charm. Whether you’re a serious motoring buff or making memories with the family, there really is something for everyone!

OPEN DAILY | Extended summer hours – see our Facebook page for current opening hours

178 Talbot Street, Geraldine, South Canterbury, NZ