Top 8 Museums in Rarotonga, Southern Cook Islands

June 23, 2021 Jacquiline Delozier

Sipping coconut milk while bargaining for handmade jewelry and swaying your hips to live music—just another Saturday morning in Rarotonga. After a few hours of checking out the wharf-side Punanga Nui Market, hit the beaches of this reef-protected volcanic island. There are plenty of picturesque lagoons that allow peaceful swimming or snorkeling, and moonlit strolls along the East Side sands are pure magic. Raro Safari Tours are a popular way to explore the island’s vivid rainforest.
Restaurants in Rarotonga

Opposite Punanga Nui Market, Avarua Cook Islands +682 74 981 http://www.thelittleredgalleryrarotonga.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

The Little Red Gallery

2. Te Ara- Cook Islands Museum of Cultural Enterprise

Muri, 0000 Cook Islands +682 27 641 [email protected] http://www.tearacimce.com
Excellent
63%
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 164 reviews

Te Ara- Cook Islands Museum of Cultural Enterprise

We are a cultural business incubator and market in the Cook Islands and to bring together the community. Te Ara features a fantastic visual display about the story of the Cook Islands from pre-colonial times, independence in 1965, through to the present day. It also houses a quality gift shop and cafe selling only locally produced crafts and food

Reviewed By grantt880 - Wellington, New Zealand

the best soy latte and ginger crunch on the island, friendly and amazing customer service. worth the drive from Avarua

3. Cook Islands Library & Museum

Avarua Cook Islands +682 20 725 [email protected] http://cookislandslibraryandmuseum.blogspot.com/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 138 reviews

Cook Islands Library & Museum

This museum contains a collection of artwork and historical artifacts including weapons, carvings and costumes.

Reviewed By assun2017 - Gold Bridge, Canada

Great place to visit and talk to Jean the Curator who can explain interesting history. A definite stop to learn about Maori culture and Islands. Not publicly funded so help with your support.

Main Road, Arorangi COK682 Cook Islands http://www.gallerybca.com/kay-george.html
Excellent
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4.0 based on 16 reviews

Kay George Designs Gallery

Colourful, original, contemporary artworks by Kay George and other Pacific Islands artists. Unique, hand painted/printed fabrics. Produced on the property, also specializing in digital photographic media, paintings, and painted furniture.

Reviewed By holidayfuncalgary

This trip obtained 3 pieces! Love how this fabric art fits into any decor, including our fairly traditional home. She sells at the Beachcomber and Beluga. This is the second year i have picked something up and she says she is planning on expanding her line. So i expect to get another piece in 2020 when we return again! Fantastic! I appreciate she is a local artist vs. buying some piece of junk made overseas and passed off as local! This is original art that is affordable!

5. Pa Ariki's Takitumu Palace Museum

Ara Tapu, Ngatangiia Cook Islands +682 77 058
Excellent
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4.0 based on 24 reviews

Pa Ariki's Takitumu Palace Museum

Taputapuatea Rd, Avarua District, Avarua Cook Islands +682 21 939 http://bergmangallery.co.ck/
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Bergman Gallery

7. Cook Islands National Museum

Victoria Road, Avarua Cook Islands +682 20 725 http://www.culture.gov.ck/national-museum/
Excellent
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3.5 based on 17 reviews

Cook Islands National Museum

Reviewed By philtam2014 - Christchurch, New Zealand

This Museum is well worth the $5. It's only small, but packed with history. The staff are very helpful :)

8. The Art Studio

Main Road, Arorangi Cook Islands +682 27 788 http://www.theartstudiocookislands.com
Excellent
75%
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

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