• Jelbart
    The Jelbart was built in Australia, 1924, the only remaining model world wide
  • Four Drive Tractor
    Fitch Four Drive purchased by McCullum Brothers of Riverlands, Blenheim prior to 1927
  • Cottage
    Locally restored & furnished cottage from the 1880’s
  • Ransome & Sims Engine
    Ransome & Sims Steam engine S/No.454 Built in Ipswich England in 1860
  • Petters
    Two Identical “Petters” were driving standby generators from RNZAF Base Woodbourne
  • 1930 International Baler at an Open Day
    1930 International Baler at an Open Day
  • Tractor Reparis
    Club memnber carries out repair
  • 1930 International Baler at an Open Day
  • Jelbart
  • Petters
  • Ransome & Sims Engine
  • Four Drive Tractor

Museum Opening Hours

Marlborough Farming Museum

Showcasing the rural history of Marlborough. Largest display of vintage farm machinery in the southern hemisphere.

Tuesday - Friday
Opening 12:00 - Closing 15:00

Saturday
Opening 10:00 - Closing 12:00

Brayshaw Park
26 Arthur Baker Place
Blenheim

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Marlborough Vintage & Farm Machinery Society Inc

Showcasing the rural history of Marlborough.
Take a step back in time and view one of the largest displays of vintage farm machinery in the southern hemisphere.

The Marlborough Vintage & Farm Machinery club occupies a 12 acre site at Brayshaw heritage Park comprising over twenty sheds, some of which are still the original sheds. These sheds contain a collection of farm machinery, horse drawn equipment, tractors, stationary engines & memorabilia mainly from the Marlborough area. Some examples of the rare machines at the park are the Ransome & Sims, Blackstone, Jelbart, Fitch Four Drive, Mogul & Avery tractors. Most of these tractors have an association with Marlborough farms.

Special groups, large parties & guided tours by arrangement.
Admission charges apply.

Read our latest newsletter:

No.16 Ancient Iron September 2021

FROM FARMYARD TO VINEYARD

We have one of the biggest collections of vintage wheel tractors, crawlers & machines in New Zealand. Our exhibition also includes a locally restored & furnished cottage from the 1880’s.

About Us

About Us

Marlborough Vintage & Farm Machinery Society Inc

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Museum Highlights

Museum Highlights

Vintage tractors, crawlers & machines, locally restored & furnished cottage from the 1880’s

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Machinery Park Plan

Machinery Park Plan

Explore our rural heritage. Open Daily from 10 am till 3 pm

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Marlborough Farming Museum

Brayshaw Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place, Blenheim