For non locals at $5 per person, this is a bargain. The exhibitions are informative without being too large as in some metropolitan museums. Whilst there was the expected history... read more of pre European (Maori) settlement through to the settlement of Europeans and subsequent name change...More

  We could easily have spent a half day at this museum. We especially liked the Maori viewpoint expressed through the contemporary art display. Despite us being Pakeha we... read more felt that more of the museum around the country should be taking the Maori interpretation of history,...More

  A very pleasant stroll around this museum. Lots of items to see and a wide variety of things to look at with great local info, interesting Maori artifacts to lalique... read more glass in a collection. Hidden surprises through each doorway with a salvaged ship wheel room...More

  Well worth a visit ... excellent local history and current exhibitions too. Could spend more time here easily

  This wonderful place is worth seeing. If you are local don't take it for granted, If your visiting take the time to look in.

  Great place and great price. I really liked the surf board collection and the old ship at the end of the building.

  We drove to the Tairawhiti Museum around noon and had a fairly good lunch in the café before going into see the exhibits. There was a special Leornardo Da Vinci... read more exhibit on loan from Florence. Also there were lots of Maori artifacts and the bridge...More

  The staff were friendly and really helpful. The layout was a little strange but fun. The Display were amazing

  Museum  - Interesting way to pass an hour or two . Great early photos of the area and people. some beautiful art work from various artists.

  Well worth a visit. There is so much so see in this little museum, from the history of the area to special exhibits, which included local art on our visit.... read more There's also a whole section of a ship that was shipwrecked localy. It was sadly closed off while we were there, but it looked as if it would be fascinating. There's also a little gift shop and cafe.

  This museum is pretty amazing for a small town. There is both art and history and the lay out is interesting as well.

  A compact museum packed with multiple interest - I went with children who LOVED the kids room, after the disappointment of not finding a dinosaur.
They also enjoyed Star of Canada but not much else.
The adult... read more loved everything particularly Tom Heeney room