"One Man's Impressively Creative
Art And History Project."
September To December 26th
Open Friday,Saturday,Sunday, Monday.
10.00 a,m. to 4.00 p.m.
For Yearly Opening Times visit the "Contact" page.
Train Running This Sunday 01/12/24 Weather Permitting.
The story Of Dicky Barrett, who was a Trader and Whaler. A North Taranaki story involving the musket wars and Moturoa Island. Prices : Adults $20 Children ( Under 15 ) $7.
Learn MoreA half hour trip on the bush railway will take you back in time to the early logging days. Train runs on the first Sunday of the month and Public Holidays. Prices : Adults $10 Children ( Under 15 ) $5
Learn MoreA huge display of tractors and farm machinery collected by Bruce Alexander over many years. ( Free with a ticket to the Museum and/or Traders and Whalers.)
Learn MoreTo ensure you are comfortable and able to be refueled the cafe is open the same days as the museum for all your coffee, food and drinks needs.
Learn MoreRonald Hugh Morrieson was a local author who lived in Hawera all his life. Visit his original bedroom and catch a glimpse of his work. ( Free with a ticket to the Museum and/or Traders and Whalers.)
Learn MoreNew Display. Dioramas of early roads and motoring. ( Free with a ticket to the Museum and/or Traders and Whalers.)
Learn MoreChew Chong was a New Zealand merchant, fungus exporter and butter manufacturer. Get an insight into this extraordinary man's life. ( Free with a ticket to the Museum. )
Learn MoreWith two specialised shops on site there are plenty of mementoes to be purchased to remember your visit or to be gifted to friends or family. Great Christmas gifts available on site !
Learn MoreKimble Bent was a soldier and adventurer who deserted from the British Army and lived for several years among the Maori People. ( Free with a ticket to the Museum. )
Learn MorePricing Museum Adults $20 Children* $7 Traders and Whalers Adults $20 Children* $7 Bush railway Adults $10 Children* $5 * Children age 5 - 15 years