New Zealand Rugby Museum is museum, based on Palmerston North, New Zealand, dedicated to all things Rugby union. Founded by John Sinclair based based on the Trophy Room Cardiff Arms Park in Wales, the museum collections equipment, clothing, books, photographs, trophies, badges and almost everything else related to the game.[1] Wilson Whineray is the museum's patron and Stephen Berg the full-time director.
The museum moved into larger premises adjacent to the civic-centre and Te Manawa cultural complex prior to the Rugby World Cup 2011.[2] The Museum was part of REAL New Zealand Festival, a series of cultural events and activities coordinated with the hosting of the Cup.[3] A handful of the approximately 50,000 holdings are contributed to NZMuseums, the combined catalog of museums across New Zealand.[4]
The museum is managed by the Rugby Museum Society of New Zealand a registered charity[5] and Associate Member of the New Zealand Rugby Union.[6]