Originally used as a military store during Norfolk Island’s penal days, this 180-year-old building now serves a dual function as both museum and Anglican church.
For a history fix, go to the lower level to the Commissariat Store. One of the Norfolk Island Museums, the venue displays artefacts uncovered from the Kingston UNESCO World Heritage Site. These artefacts range from the practical (think Polynesian tools) to the downright grisly (leg irons and whips that were used to keep convicts in line).
You’ll find All Saints Church above the Commissariat: it was converted following the resettlement of Bounty mutineers from Pitcairn Island in the mid-19th century. Visiting worshippers are welcome, so please ask the friendly staff at the Visitor Information Centre for the current services days, times and venues.
Visitor Information
Operating Hours: The church is open 24/7. Please close the door behind you when you leave. Commissariat: Monday-Saturday, 11:00am-3:00pm.
Cost: The church is free to enter. Commissariat: $10 (single visit); $35 (museums pass)
Getting Here: A 5-minute drive from Burnt Pine. On the corner of Quality Row and Middlegate Road, Kingston.
Top tips for All Saints Church
Attend a sing-along service at All Saints Church. Our friendly staff at the Visitor Information Centre will be happy to let you know when the next service is.
Don’t let the gory legend of Bloody Bridge deter you; visit this historic landmark to admire the stonework and hard labour of the convicts who built it.
Visit the Commissariat to learn about Norfolk’s convict past. This historic building once held food supplies for the convicts and jailers on Norfolk Island.
Formerly the Surgeons Quarters, today this resilient little building houses a fascinating collection of photographs which bring the history of our island to life.
Visit Kingston Pier, which was a vital entry point for Norfolk’s settlers and still welcomes supply ships and fishing boats as it has done for two centuries.
Bring your camera along to capture this solitary tree that survived the mass felling of Norfolk pines and stood sentry over the island’s turbulent history.
Turn back to Norfolk Island’s convict chapter at No. 10 Quality Row, now a museum. Learn about the home’s inhabitants as you wander through the restored interior.
Our fascinating history takes on a new dimension at the Norfolk Island Cemetery. Read the grave stones marking two centuries of life on this South Pacific island.
The Old Military Barracks have served many purposes over the years. Visit the Kingston UNESCO World Heritage Site to find out what important roles it has played.
Wander the stone ruins of Crankmill, another one of Norfolk’s sites with a dark past. Book your holiday now to discover our island’s intriguing history!
