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Hokitika Museum is open: Mon - Thu 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Hotels near Hokitika Museum: (0.02 km) Teichelmann's Bed & Breakfast (0.03 km) Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation (0.13 km) Crooked Mile Cottage - by the sea (0.17 km) Stumpers Accommodation (0.22 km) Beachfront Hotel Hokitika View all hotels near Hokitika Museum on Tripadvisor

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Restaurants near Hokitika Museum: (0.04 km) Sushi Bar Hokitika (0.12 km) The Hokitika Sandwich Company (0.15 km) Fat Pipi Pizzas (0.17 km) Stumpers Bar and Cafe (0.13 km) Priya Indian Restaurant View all restaurants near Hokitika Museum on Tripadvisor

HOKITIKA MUSEUM: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

#7 of 21 things to do in Hokitika

History Museums

Monday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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The Hokitika Museum is currently closed for Earthquake Strengthening. we expect it to open some time in 2022. Our research Centre remains open Monday through to Thursday, 9am - 5pm by appointment only. Hokitika Museum staff are as busy as ever, working behind the scenes to care for the vast collection of treasures belonging to the people of Westland, including new items that have recently been donated. Staff are involved in planning new exhibits for the Museum once it reopens.

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Jeff1903

King's Lynn, UK1,566 contributions

Little to see

Mar 2020

Located in the historic Carnegie Library dating from around 1906, the building is looking good after restoration. However earthquake strengthening is an ongoing issue and when we called access was limited to one room where some posters showed the history of the building along with a few photos.

Written 22 March 2020

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dimi55

Clapham, UK63 contributions

Closed

Mar 2020 • Couples

This museum is closed pending work to strengthen it against earthquakes. The front door is open and a few info boards are inside for those that are prepared to 'enter at your own risk'.

Written 2 March 2020

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AllanJGJ

Wellington, New Zealand3,830 contributions

Better outside than in

Feb 2020

This lovely old building only has one room open to the public given it needs earthquake strenghtening, and sadly there seems to be few if any original features inside. But the outside of the building is a quite lovely Victorian structure. And check out the history of the building - funded by the famous Scottish-American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.

Written 8 February 2020

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KiwiTravellers18

Cambridge, New Zealand61 contributions

Great for all ages.

Jan 2020

Kids loved doing the activities and there really is something for everyone. Hokitika has a fascinating history, and it's well documented here. Don't try to rush your visit.

Written 11 January 2020

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gloriay175

oakland, ca, United States12 contributions

small museum

Nov 2019

Very small museum. Nice stop. However, not a lot to see. The Westland Greenstone Ltd is more interesting.

Written 7 January 2020

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9tailslover

Westport, New Zealand11 contributions

Interesting

Jan 2020 • Business

Very interesting little place.

Some unusual items and good to kill some time especially during the west coast rain...

Written 1 January 2020

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Monika de Neef

Nelson, New Zealand191 contributions

Closed until late 2020/early 2021

Dec 2019 • Couples

We arrived at this beautiful building, looking forward to visiting this museum. We were very disappointed to find it was closed until late 2020 or even early 2021. The museum items have not been transferred to another building temporarily. There's only one room with some photos. Hokitika is losing a major tourist attraction this way.

Written 31 December 2019

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Belinda

10 contributions

Worth a visit

Sep 2019

A historic building with lots of interesting information. Very friendly informative lady at the front desk.

Written 6 October 2019

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fabelle

New South Wales, Australia435 contributions

West coast beach.

Sep 2019 • Couples

This beach is known for finding green stone on it. We enjoyed the walk along it. There are big rocks that you need to climb to get to it, so be careful.

Written 2 October 2019

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Mike D

Maidstone, UK22 contributions

History of Hokitika

May 2019 • Couples

If you want to get an insight into the history of Hokitika this is a must visit museum. There are some lovely exhibits that tell the stories of gold mining, early transport to the west from Christchurch and the early settlers. A little gem in a lovely town.

Written 27 May 2019

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