Fascinating - As it was my first visit to Taranga - Gisborne, I wanted to learn its history. Tairawhiti Museum had some excellent exhibitions and displays. Very impressed.

  We enjoyed the art - the short explanations in the museum - and the ship that was converted to a home was just the icing on the cake. The... read more little cottage outside was absolutely brilliant. Maybe an explanation for the totem art outside on the field - we weren't sure who they were by and what they represented. The shop has plenty of bargains too.

  It’s a short walk from the harbor and downtown. The grounds have some impressive mature trees. The museum tilts more toward local history than art. If you... read more are the type who enjoys looking at historical exhibits and reading all the details, you’ll probably like this place. It’s a bit light on the art side but there are some interesting items. We spent almost as long in their nice gift shop as the actual museum. The admission price is very reasonable so no complaints there.

  Maori Battalion - very special, moving. - Maori Battalion - very special. Had a photo of my tipuna from World war 2.
Went to the other part of the museum, interesting.
Coffee at the museum... read more was okay.

  While cramped in the corner the outside area was pleasant and I loved the bargains for sale next to the coffee area. I would not want to bring my toddler... read more there is too much to touch while I'm trying to relax with a coffee. Customer...More

  Nice Mueseum - I came from Auckland, and I thought I will see a museum like the one in Auckland, but I was mistaken, but think in other way, this is a regional... read more museum and there was a great effort from them to establish this one, History and Maori culture in the region. I enjoyed it, it was lovely.

  A gem of a museum and definitely worth a visit. The display of local history is extensive. Thoroughly enjoyed every section. The Maori history and the women's... read more fight for voting rights are particularly fascinating and important that they are told. The museum is not on...More

  Don't be put of by the outside. This museum and gallery is amazing. Only $5 for an adult. The art work is for sale and not overly expensive. Lovely cafe... read more inside as well.

  Worth a visit - Stopped in here for an hour or so on our way through. Had some great local art exhibitions along with a number of taonga belonging to local iwi. The fascinating... read more history of the local area was well covered. The kids loved exploring the ship that had been partially reconstructed by the river. Worth a visit!

  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 place you need to go if you are in Gisborne very very interesting. Not a large museum but alot in there

  Family visit to get out of the sun - A great way to spend a few hours in Gisborne to get out of the sunshine. Lots of interesting things to see for young and old alike