Waitaki Museum & Archive
Waitaki Museum & Archive
Waitaki Museum & Archive
3.5
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
About
Welcome to the Waitaki Museum & Archive/ Te Whare Taoka o Waitaki. Waitaki Museum tells the stories of the natural and cultural history of the Waitaki District with 3 new exhibition spaces: Our Land Tō Tātau Whenua: a sample of Waitaki district’s geology. Kā Puipuiaki o Korotuaheka: discover the Waitaha Taoka | Stewart Willetts Family Collection. European Settlement: stories of the arrival of European settlers in the Waitaki District.
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3.5
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cpcog
Sydney, Australia1,339 contributions
Dec 2021
I love seeing building in this style. You will see quite a lot in Thames Street and most of them are in different details.
Written 6 January 2022
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Observer2908
Ferndown, UK417 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
Looked as though there was more coming out on display but what there was out was interesting if not fascinating. Be interested to see how the museum is developed if indeed that is the plan.
Written 29 April 2015
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Thank for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate it and are glad you enjoyed your visit.
Written 5 July 2015
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Keith-B-Robinson
Waterton Lakes National Park, Canada920 contributions
Feb 2014 • Couples
This is a nice, free little museum. It is rather small compared to many other museums found throughout NZ, so you probably only need to allow yourself about an hour to check it out. That being said, it is a great activity for a rainy day. The museum features a large collection of Maori artifacts, and provides some very interesting details about the history of the local community. The building itself is quite neat, too!
Written 4 January 2015
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Thank you for your feedback. We always appreciate reading what our visitors think of the museum.
Written 6 January 2015
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Simon
2 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Popped in to see the new exhibitions on opening weekend. The museum is extremely professionally run with immaculate presentation and a very accessible narrative to follow. We had the pleasure of being toured through by the curator who was a delight.
The history of the Waitaki is surprisingly vibrant and unique. I can highly recommend stopping by on your way through, you will never look at little old Oamaru the same again.
The history of the Waitaki is surprisingly vibrant and unique. I can highly recommend stopping by on your way through, you will never look at little old Oamaru the same again.
Written 14 March 2023
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Eli B
Sydney, Australia3,539 contributions
Oct 2019
Its classical facade is pretty enough but the cultural wealth within celebrating Maori and Pakeha history is educational and inspiring. Its got exhibits on local writer Janet Frame, architecture and geology. This town has got the goods.
Written 9 January 2020
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AdrienneJ15
Christchurch, New Zealand61 contributions
Feb 2022
my friend and I each had an agenda to find out more about an ancestor's life... the archive assistants were able to help us both and as a result we spent the rest of the day exploring areas where "ancient feet had trod". sorry no time on this trip to see the museum exhibits! but will be back...
Written 17 February 2022
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Heather E
Geraldine, Canterbury, New Zealand21 contributions
Mar 2012
A wide variety of historic exhibits in the lovely limestone building and friendly staff, who don't mind answering questions and pointing visitors in the right direction
Written 6 November 2012
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Thank you for your feedback. It is always good to know visitors appreciate the work of our staff and volunteers.
Written 14 November 2012
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180BernieP
Tenterfield, Australia4 contributions
Mar 2014 • Family
The staff here were very helpful in finding information about our Ancestors in Oamaru. The museum is jam packed with information artifacts and displays. It's small but you can spend alot of time there if you're really interested in the history.
Written 20 April 2014
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Thank you for taking the time to give feedback on the Museum and Archive.
Written 22 April 2014
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Sonja W
Hamilton, New Zealand45 contributions
May 2012 • Family
Went to the Museum to find out information on my family tree, they were very helpful and nothing was a problem, very refreshing these days Keep up the great job.
Written 19 March 2013
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Thank you for your feedback. I am glad you found your visit rewarding.
Written 21 March 2013
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lesley p
Wellsford, New Zealand74 contributions
Mar 2013 • Solo
I spent several days in the archives researching family history via newspapers.
The staff were extremely helpful and accommodating in allowing me to easily access the information I wanted. Nothing was a bother.
The staff were extremely helpful and accommodating in allowing me to easily access the information I wanted. Nothing was a bother.
Written 14 March 2013
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Thanks for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your visit to our archives.
Written 17 March 2013
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