Museums

• Automotive (14)
• Maori (4)
• Military (5)

• Mining (5)
• Pioneer (54)

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• Katherine Mansfield Birthplace   (www.tinakorilodge.co.nz/our_facilities/)

  This is the birthplace of Kathleen Mansfield Beauchamp (1888-1923).

• Katikati Museum   (www.katikatiheritagemuseum.nzhere.com)

  A pictorial guide to Katikati Museum, New Zealand.

• Kauri Museum   (www.kauri-museum.co.nz)

  A museum that has an exhibition covering 3,000 square metres. The museum shop has an exciting range of high quality kauri gifts and souvenirs.

• Lakes District Museum (www.museumqueenstown.com)

  Lakes District Museum, situated in the historic gold mining village of Arrowtown, is just 20 minutes drive from New Zealand's premiere resort, Queenstown. The museum has excellent archival facilities for those interested in genealogy.

• Lakes District Museum Education Program (www.handsonhistory.co.nz)

  The Lakes District Museum Education Programme in Arrowtown provides hands-on learning and education resources designed to enhance and enrich the New Zealand curriculum.

• Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery   (www.taupomuseum.co.nz)

  Showcasing a blend of heritage and culture, from yesterday's historic treasures to today's contemporary art. Situated in the heart of Taupo, the museum offers visitors an opportunity to celebrate both art and history in one ideal location.

• Larnach Castle   (www.larnachcastle.co.nz)

  The castle is the home of the Barker family, who have spent more than 30 years lovingly restoring the building and re-creating the beauty of the gardens and grounds.

• 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.

• Mercury Bay Regional Museum   (www.mercurybaymuseum.co.nz)

  Visit the Coromandel region's most popular museum, featuring exhibits dating from 800-950AD, Maori artefacts and relics from the days of early settlement.

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

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

• Murrayfield Settlers Museum   (www.murrayfield.co.nz/museum.htm)

  Stroll around and step back into the past and experience the memories these old exhibits will bring. You will be more than impressed with the number and condition of the exhibits that were used in the everyday lives of our ancestors.

• 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.

• 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.

• Museum of Transport & Technology   (www.motat.org.nz)

  MOTAT takes you on an interactive journey through many of the technological achievements that have helped shape New Zealand.

• Museum of Wellington City and Sea   (www.museumofwellington.co.nz)

  Step inside Wellington's museum, a restored heritage icon and journey through the Capital's past, present and future.

• Museums Aotearoa   (www.museums-aotearoa.org.nz)

  The professional organisation for museums and museum workers in Aotearoa New Zealand.

• National Tattoo Museum Aotearoa   (www.mokomuseum.org.nz)

  A Wellington museum displaying information on the history of moko and traditional Maori tattoo in New Zealand.

• Navy Museum   (www.navymuseum.mil.nz)

  The Royal New Zealand Navy has served New Zealand with distinction in both peace and war and has played a significant role in the security and prosperity of our country. The Navy Museum honours and portrays the contribution the Navy's men and women have made throughout history.

• 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.

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

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

• New Zealand Rugby Museum   (www.rugbymuseum.co.nz)

  New Zealand Rugby Museum - The leading online New Zealand experience rugby resource.