Riverboat Museum is a museum on Taupo Quay in Whanganui, rated 4.6 on Google from 25 reviews. Visitors mention the history of the river and the paddle steamer trip, and say the museum is clean and informative.
PS Waimarie is a historic paddle steamer on the Whanganui River, and cruises are normally offered from September to May, with options that include Cruising at 11 and private charters. The paddle steamer is currently under a major refit and is not expected to be operational until the end of 2026.
For people visiting Whanganui who want to learn about the river's history, this Taupo Quay museum is worth a visit.