Location: Waikato Region
Top Things to do in Waikato Region
Top 10 History Museums in Waikato Region, North Island
Waikato (/ˈwaɪkɑːtɔː/ or /ˈwaɪkætoʊ/) is a local government region of the upper North Island of New Zealand. It covers the Waikato, Hauraki, Coromandel Peninsula, the northern King Country, much of the Taupo District, and parts of Rotorua District. It is governed by the Waikato Regional Council.
Restaurants in Waikato Region
1. Manawaru Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Manawaru Heritage Centre is situated within Community View at the old dairy factory in the heart of Manawaru Village. The Centre is a place to gather, collate and display the heritage of Manawaru. Open Friday to Sunday 10am to 2pm, Wednesday and Thursday by appointment only.
2. Raglan & District Museum
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
Raglan and District Museum provides a window on local history for the Raglan Whaingaroa area and adjacent districts. Visit Raglan Museum to check out local Maori, pioneer, town & around and surfing history. Visit Us Monday to Thursday: 9.30am – 4.30pm, Friday: 9.30am – 5 pm, Saturday: 10am – 5pm, Sundays and public holidays: 10am – 3pm. Closed: Christmas Day
Reviewed By 740Jeb
Very well presented local museum primarily run by volunteers. Well worth visiting. Very cheap entry fee. The surfing display was great and pertinant to the area.
3. Te Aroha & District Museum
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By maureena745 - Hamilton & Waikato Region, New Zealand
Spent about an hour in this amazing little museum. Really interesting learning about the history of Te Aroha. The lady at the Museum was very knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend a visit there.
4. Coromandel School of Mines & Historic Museum
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
From the arrival of HMS Coromandel in 1820 and the beginning of kauri logging and gold mining in the 19th century to the marine industry in the 20th century;from the histories of our early settlers to our collection of vintage tools and household items, we aim to display our heritage and the changes Coromandel has undergone - and the kids will love our prisoner in the Jail House!!
Reviewed By kathleenw268 - Toronto, Canada
You have the amazing opportunity to see and read about the interesting history of past days on The Coromandel Pennisula and learn more about the early life before tourism. We were surprised how popular this area was with people traveling there from all parts of the world. We just discovered it ourselves by chance and so happy we made the effort to visit this Museum on our tour.
5. Thames Historical Museum
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4.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By doandhopers - Auckland, New Zealand
Staff very knowledgably. We mentioned what and who we were looking and they recommended a couple of places we could visit. Pulled out a couple of books, and then even emailed us the following week with more information. Discovered grandma's grandad, on my father's side, was a Chief in the Fire Brigade in the day,,,,,,,never knew that.
6. The Treasury Research Centre and Archive
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4.0 based on 20 reviews
The Treasury is a heritage research centre and archive that collects, preserves and promotes the history of the Coromandel/Hauraki regions. The Treasury's research centre is housed in the historic Carnegie Library building in Thames and our purpose-built adjoining archive was constructed in 2014. The Treasury is operated by The Coromandel Heritage Trust. Our documentary heritage collection includes historical maps, family history books, gold mining history resources, a photographic collection, oral histories, newspapers, cemetery records, school records, Captain Cook and tangata whenua book collections and much more.
Reviewed By doandhopers - Auckland, New Zealand
Popped in here to do family research. Lovely ladies very helpful with what we looking for, and knew exactly where to locate the information. Found a phot that we hadn't seen before. They recommended to us a couple of other places we should have visited, but we ran out of time.
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8. Te Awamutu Museum
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4.0 based on 13 reviews
A central gathering place where local residents and visitors come to experience Waipa's history, art, ideas and culture.
Reviewed By megand625
Te Awamutu Museum is a small Museum that packs a punch, it has galleries discussing early Maori habitation of the area, early Maori and European contact, and gives a clear timeline of how events in the Waipa were shaped. It gives a clear and concise view of the Waipa district over a broad range of time. Plus they have a mezzanine floor with kids crafts and activities, and a beautiful book corner.
9. Cambridge Museum
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4.0 based on 24 reviews
Cambridge Museum has an extensive collection relating to the history of Cambridge, its districts and people. Our enthusiastic staff and volunteers work to build a rich archival resource.
10. Bella Street Pumphouse
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
