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2013-14 Observation Hill behind Scott's 'Discovery' hut, Hut Point (001)2017-18 Scott's 'Discovery' hut, interior, East wall artefacts2014-15 Scott's 'Discovery' hut artefact repopulation, Physical Laboratory2019-20 Emperor penguin skeletons at Scott's 'Discovery' Hut

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Through our mission to conserve, share and encourage the spirit of exploration, Antarctic Heritage Trust cares for the remarkable expedition bases of the early Antarctic explorers and shares the legacy of exploration through outreach programmes and expeditions to engage and inspire a new generation of explorers.

 

Icy Heritage provides public access to Antarctic Heritage Trust's growing image collection. It was established in 2023 to showcase the work of the Trust, and new items are added frequently to the digital collection. We invite you to search our collections and contact us for any image requests.

Ross Sea Heritage Restoration Project (RSHRP)

A multi-year, multi-site international heritage conservation project to secure the five historic explorer bases of Robert Falcon Scott, Sir Ernest Shackleton, Carsten Borchgrevink and Sir Edmund Hillary, and conserve the thousands of artefacts associated with the sites.

 

Inspiring Explorers™ Programme

Antarctic Heritage Trust’s Inspiring Explorers Expeditions™ provide opportunities for young people to experience and challenge themselves in the polar regions. They connect young people with the legacy the Trust cares for and encourage them to embrace the spirit of exploration.

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2005 Scott's 'Terra Nova' Hut exterior, Cape Evans2013-14 Observation Hill behind Scott's 'Discovery' hut, Hut Point (001)Sarah Bouckoms leads a tour inside Scott's 'Discovery' hut2013-14 Mono Pod prototype (002)2019-20 Hillary's TAE/IGY Hut inspection, interior (032)2008-09 'Terra Nova' hut, interior artefacts (336)2013-14 Raising the New Zealand flag at Scott Base, Pram PointAHT Conservator Therese Charbonneau working on Aurora Australis paper2008-09 'Terra Nova' hut, interior artefacts (397)Inspiring Explorers at Auckland Airport2007 Main space inside Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut, Cape Royds (007)Mattress on Day's bunk, Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut Old flue section, Scott's 'Terra Nova' Hut2014-15 Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut inspection, exterior (001)2018-19 Scott's 'Discovery' hut inspection, interior (018)2002-03 Science corner - external instrument shelters and fixtures on south east corner2015-16 Panoramic view, Cape AdareLooking towards Hillary's TAE/IGY Hut2018-19 Scott's 'Discovery' hut inspection, interior (028)2010-11 The path between Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut and the field campCrevasse fields from the plane2010-11 Meteorological screen at Cape Evans2018-19 Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut, Cape Royds2022 Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, interior, Wardroom table, looking EastAurora Australis ream of paper (052)Snow build-up on latrine wall, Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut2010-11 Al Fastier working in poor weather2010-11 Jaime Ward and John Taylor in the field camp kitchen2006 Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut interior, Cape Royds (017)2018-19 Mount Erebus from Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, Cape EvansThe Inspiring Explorer team eat out in the Antarctic2006 Measuring the ice thickness for the Hägglunds (002)2002 Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, interior - Photographic supplies in Ponting's Darkroom (001)Mount Erebus and field camp2010-11 Jamie Clarke and Jaime Ward at the entrance to an ice cave2025 Kitiona Pelasio and Ngawai Clendon near Cape Adare2003-04 Ceiling in Scott's 'Terra Nova' Hut (001)2007 K170, Scott's 'Terra Nova' Hut - Evans' and Wilson's corner (001)Glacier at Gold HarbourWright and Simpson's bunks and south wall2008-09 'Terra Nova' hut, interior artefacts (139)2003-04 Entrance porch to Shackleton's 'Nimrod' Hut (004)2006 Snow build-up along the North wall of Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut2007 K170 at Scott's 'Terra Nova' Hut - Packet of vials containing chemicals (001)Wall mounted telephone, Hillary's TAE/IGY hutPatched trousers in Scott's 'Terra Nova' hutTreating Griffiths McAllister tin wrapper (019)2020-21 'Terra Nova' Hut, hut interior (005)2005 Team photo at Scott BaseSnow build-up on Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut (005)

Our Stories

Historic Medicine at Cape Evans

Jane Hamill, Antarctic Heritage Trust’s Lead Conservator, tells us about the return of Dr Wilson’s historic medical kit to Scott’s Terra Nova hut at Cape Evans.

Shackleton's Peas

Antarctic Heritage Trust Conservator Belinda Hager discusses the treatment of canned food tins from Shackleton’s hut at Cape Royds.

Artefacts Returned to Cape Evans

The team repatriated several items to Scott’s Terra Nova hut at Cape Evans this season including an improvised sledge distance meter wheel once owned by George Murray Levick.

2022-23 Summer Season Complete

The Trust’s On-Ice Conservation team spent seven weeks in Antarctica undertaking a comprehensive monitoring and maintenance programme on the historic Ross Island explorer bases

Cape Adare - First Impressions

Antarctic Heritage Trust's team arrive at Cape Adare for the first time since the field camp on site was completed during the 2019-20 summer season.

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