We’re launching a new exhibition about the early development of Ōtaki town: Te Tāone o Ōtaki: 1920 – 1989 / Ōtaki Town: 1920 – 1989. It includes themes such as changes in land use, community organisations, public amenities such as banks, library,…
Have you seen our current exhibition, Mai i te Kāinga ki te Tāona Iti – Wāhanga 1: 1843 – 1920 / From Kāinga to Village – Part 1: 1843 – 1920, yet? If not, this is your last chance to view it…
We’re closed Saturday 25th, Anzac Day, open as usual Thursday and Friday, usual hours.
The museum will be closed on Good Friday 3 April. We’ll be open as usual Thursday 2nd and Saturday 4th April, 10am -2pm.
The museum will be closed on Waitangi Day, Friday 6th February. We’re open on Thursday 5th and Saturday 7th for our usual hours: 10 am – 2 pm. The Waitangi copy of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Part 2 of the journal index has been updated to include the latest issue, volume 46. You can find it using this link: Explore Journals are available through these Ōtaki outlets: the PostShop, downtown Bookshop, Books & Co and the…
By popular demand, we’ve reprinted ‘Life in the Gorge’ the book of our 2011 exhibition of the same name. It tells the stories of the Māori who lived there first and then the later settlers. The book is available at…
Online exhibits are a new feature of our website, with photos from our collection showing aspects of the rich history of Ōtaki. They include life at the beach, sport, market gardening, health facilities and hotels. You can also scroll through…
