Museums

Waikato Museum of Art & History   (www.waikatomuseum.org.nz)  

Up to the minute information for residents, visitors and businesses, including displays, exhibitions and events.

Katikati Museum   (www.katikatiheritagemuseum.nzhere.com)  

A pictorial guide to Katikati Museum, New Zealand.

New Zealand National Maritime Museum   (www.nzmaritime.org)  

An Auckland museum, showcasing New Zealand's maritime history in fourteen exhibition galleries.

New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Museum   (www.nzmaritime.org/Home.html)  

The museum is crammed full of interesting bits and pieces that are fascinating for anyone interested in the horse.

New Zealand National Maritime Museum   (www.nzmaritime.org.nz)  

Auckland's vibrant waterfront is home to the New Zealand National Maritime Museum, one of the finest in the world. A visit here promises a broad overview of New Zealand rich maritime heritage.

South Canterbury Museum   (www.southisland.org.nz/webpages/30south_canterbury_museum.asp)  

This museum began in 1952 with collections gathered by the South Canterbury Historical Society.

Petone Settlers Museum   (www.huttcity.govt.nz/council/services/recreation/settlers)  

Aside from extensive local social history displays, this museum researches, curates, designs and constructs social displays and exhibitions, often in partnership with the community.

Auckland Museum   (www.aucklandmuseum.com)  

The Museum showcases the natural, cultural and social history of New Zealand, with a focus on Pacific and Maori culture.

Army Museum Waiouru (www.armymuseum.co.nz)  

A military history and army war museum in New Zealand. Engage with real life soldiers' stories, discover New Zealand's military history, learn the campaigns of the NZ Army, and reflect on how conflict has shaped New Zealand.

Art & Design Gallery   (www.kaikoura.co.nz/gold)  

Brigitte and Walter invite you to experience one of the most unique and exclusive galleries in New Zealand.

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (www.tepapa.govt.nz)  

Te Papa's key tasks are to preserve and present the taonga (treasures) of New Zealand's peoples and to interpret the country's heritage for national and international audiences.

Te Manawa   (www.temanawa.co.nz)  

Museum and gallery centre located in Manawatu.

Pataka   (www.pataka.org.nz)  

The cultural heart of Porirua City. A museum and art gallery that is dedicated to celebrating the region's heritage and showcasing the very best in contemporary Maori, Pacific Island and New Zealand art.

Whanganui Regional Museum   (www.wanganui-museum.org.nz)  

Providing exhibitions, events, comprehensive education experiences and research services.

New Zealand Cartoon Archive   (www.cartoons.org.nz)  

The New Zealand Cartoon Archive is a collection of New Zealand political and editorial cartoons dating from the late 19 century up until today.

Agricultural Heritage Museum   (www.nzmuseums.co.nz/MuseumDetail.asp?MuseumID=1)  

Mystery Creek, Gate 3, Mystery Creek Road, Hamilton.

Clyde Historical Museum   (www.nzmuseums.co.nz/MuseumDetail.asp?MuseumID=50)  

This museum presents a visual history from Run Holding to the Dunstan Gold Rush.

Liffey Cottage   (www.nzmuseums.co.nz/MuseumDetail.asp?MuseumID=143)  

The Cottage has been restored and furnished as a working man's cottage, like those that would have been built around 1915.

Marlborough Historical Society Provincial Museum   (www.nzmuseums.co.nz/ResultsRegion.asp?Island=South)  

A general Museum which has several Victorian rooms, whose exhibits change on regular basis.

Melody Farm Music Museum   (www.nzmuseums.co.nz/MuseumDetail.asp?MuseumID=161)  

This is an exquisite private collection of antique hand-played and mechanical musical instruments dating back to 1840.

Murchison Museum   (www.nzmuseums.co.nz/MuseumDetail.asp?MuseumID=170)  

The main focus is on the effects of the 1929 Murchison Earthquake.

Museum of Childhood   (www.nzmuseums.co.nz/frame.asp?Display=Collection)  

Following this collection of children’s toys from 1840 to 1970 provides a valuable insight into family life.

New Zealand Museums Online   (www.nzmuseums.co.nz)  

A guide to museums, art galleries and national treasures in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

New Zealand Post Museum Collection   (www.nzmuseums.co.nz/MuseumDetail.asp?MuseumID=190)  

Changes are afoot and unfortunately this philatelic museum is not open to the public but can answer queries through the post.

Otorohanga Historical Society Courthouse Museum   (www.nzmuseums.co.nz/MuseumDetail.asp?MuseumID=206)  

Four historic local buildings have been shifted onto one site for this museum - an 1896 police lockup, 1912 courthouse, a police office and a 1908 church building.