The museum is situated on Foreshore Road and contains an extensive collection of Bluff's maritime heritage.
[1] Being near the ancient Māori settlement of Omaui and as the oldest European settled community in New Zealand, Bluff's history illustrates the blending of two cultures and the shared community spirit, with the sea remaining as the central focus for many locals.
The museum contains a wide variety of maritime displays, artefacts, miniature models, boats, photographs and a working triple expansion engine.
The biggest attraction is a full-sized oystering boat, the Monica, donated by the Jones family.
The museum also exhibits artwork showing scenes of Bluff's early days, when it was officially known as Campbelltown.