The $9.5m exhibition has been created in partnership with Te Papa with the support of the Blake Family, the New Zealand Government and Auckland City Council.
Featuring the 1995 America’s Cup-winning boat, NZL32 – Black Magic, the exhibition commemorates the life, work and achievements of Sir Peter, while also profiling many other key players, innovative designers and thinkers in New Zealand’s boating industry.
Voyager CEO Paul Evans says Blue Water Black Magic – A Tribute to Sir Peter Blake is an enduring and impactful tribute to a New Zealand hero.
“Sir Peter was New Zealand’s finest yachtsman and one of our foremost environmentalists, so all the project partners have stretched themselves to create a truly iconic and memorable museum experience,” says Mr Evans.
“Blue Water Black Magic – A Tribute to Sir Peter Blake incorporates the latest in exhibition design know-how to create an engaging, educational and fun exhibition that will inspire a new generation of New Zealanders to achieve their dreams.”
Interactive stations sit alongside audio visual content and valuable objects to create an enriching experience with particular appeal for families and young people. Themes of teamwork, leadership, global thinking and responsibility are explored throughout the exhibition, emulating the personal qualities that are a lasting legacy of Sir Peter’s life.
The exhibition also features a specially-made 80-minute video tribute, Blakey, which vividly documents Sir Peter’s path from schoolboy sailor to fearless leader.
Blue Water Black Magic – A Tribute to Sir Peter Blake is located at the northern edge of Hobson Wharf, in a newly rebuilt Voyager wing designed by renowned New Zealand architect, Pete Bossley.
Voyager will remain open until 9pm on Saturday 12 December, returning to regular hours and admission prices from Sunday 13 December.
Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum
Corner Hobson & Quay Streets
Viaduct Harbour
Auckland
Ph: (09) 373 0800
Web: www.maritimemuseum.co.nz
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