Museum Events

12

SEP

Hoods Up!

Friday September 12th 2025 5.00pm – 9.00pm.

This event is for the petrolheads who want to admire what's under the hood of 100+ classic cars, or pour over those intricate dashboard details. Not only are we popping the hoods, we're unlocking the doors for the most intimate experience offered in a Classic Car Museum throughout New Zealand.

Head over to our online shop to buy your tickets now!

Late Night Sip Series

Select Thursdays in winter. Enjoy a drink and indulge in craft, art, or shopping.

2025 dates June 26th, July 10th & August 14th.

Shop and café space open to indulge, unwind, or BYO craft/activity 5 – 8pm, or take part in a winter workshop.

26

JUNE

Guerrilla Poetry Zine-Making Workshop

General Ticket $35, Annual Pass Holder Ticket $25.

Annual Pass & ID will need to be presented at reception upon arrival. If you have purchased the incorrect ticket, you will be asked to pay the difference.

*A minimum of 6 people needed for the workshop to go ahead.

Buy your tickets now!

Artvine Paint & Sip

July 17th & August 14th – tickets $55.

Food & drink available to purchase (additional cost to the workshop).

Present your Annual Pass & ID at reception to receive a complimentary drink on arrival.

*A minimum of 6 people needed for the workshop to go ahead.

Buy July Tickets here.

Buy August Tickets here.

Local Monthly Car Meet Up’s

Cars and Coffee at Nelson Classic Car Museum carpark

The second Sunday of every month, February to December

Weather dependant, check out our Facebook page for updates by clicking here.

PetrolHeads Gas ‘n’ Gander NPD

Third Friday night of every month, Lower Queen St Richmond at 6pm

Weather dependant, check out the Nelson Petrolheads Facebook page for updates by clicking here.

Simply BMW New Zealand Car Club

First Sunday of the Month

Either here in the NCCM car park, or out for a cruise around Nelson. Check out the Simply BMW NZ Facebook page for updates by clicking here.

Brunch at the Beach

First Sunday of the Month

Monthly get together at the beach from 9.30am onwards. Check out their Facebook page for updates by clicking here.

Annual Events

25

JAN

Hira Hop

January 25th 2025

This successful event is held by the Nelson North Country Club, with classic cars coming from as far away as Christchurch.

14

FEB

Moutere Hop

February 14th and 15th 2025

Enjoy all the excitement of a community fundraising event amongst the hops! Filled with awesome cars from classics to hot rods, stalls and a pin-up pagent in the beautiful Moutere Valley.

22

FEB

Top of the South Motor Show

Saturday 22nd February, 2025
Richmond Park Showgrounds, 10am – 3pm

A fun family day event catering for anything with wheels, and an opportunity for all Clubs related to motoring past, present or future.

Rotary event, please send enquiries to Peter Glue by clicking here.

Entry fee: Adults $5.00 children under 15 free.

Daffodil Rally for Cancer

August 2025.

The Vintage Car Club’s annual fundraiser for cancer society New Zealand.

Enquiries to nelson@vcc.org.nz

28

SEPT

Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive

Sunday 28th September, 2025

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive was founded in Sydney, Australia, by Mark Hawwa. It was inspired by a photo of TV Show Mad Men’s Don Draper astride a classic bike and wearing his finest suit. Funds raised by The Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive help to power Movember’s work across two of the most complex issues facing men around the globe: prostate cancer and mental health.

Click here for more details.

Keep up to date with all car events in Nelson/Tasman, by visiting the Nelson Car Events Facebook page.