Intended to have a quick look around this museum but ended up staying for the morning. Excellent exhibition of culture and there was a large display of Leonardo de Vinci's... read more designs and inventions. Remarkable reconstructions from the drawings he did at the time. Following on...More

  I visited this place on the 10th of April 2019 and I was very pleased to have visited the place with lots and lots of interesting things to see. I... read more highly recommend this place to my friends.

  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

  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

  I took 4 of my children aged 7, 10, 13 and 14 to the museum and I have to say I was somewhat underwhelmed. It cost $5 per person (under... read more 12 free) so was $15 for our group. There is a gorgeous historic cottage outside...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

  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.

  We had a super wet and cold day in Gisborne. The museum was a great option. Would be great with kids. It had a good looking school holiday program going.... read more There was lots of Maori and European exhibits as well as a ship to explore downstairs. It costs $5 to get in for adults unless you are a local , then it is free. Free for kids too. Definitely go if it is wet.

  Hours of browsing and wondering. Free to locals. Great cafe / small souvenir shopping for overseas visitors too

  A professionally done museum featuring the culture, history and products of Gisborne and the East Cape region. Such an interesting layout, with a number of different themed galleries -... read more some of them with little books seemingly in every corner. Do not miss the ‘downstairs’ maritime...More

  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.

  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.