Tawhiti Museum
"One Man's Impressively Creative
Art And History Project."
September To December 26th
Open Friday,Saturday,Sunday, Monday.
10.00 a,m. to 4.00 p.m.
For Yearly Opening Times visit the "Contact" page.
Train Running This Sunday 01/12/24 Weather Permitting.
About
Now widely acclaimed as one of the most innovative museums in New Zealand, Tawhiti uses life size exhibits and scale models to capture the past in a series of super-realistic displays.
All these displays are designed and built on the premises in the 'Body Shop' and accompanying studios, which can be viewed as part of a museum visit. Visit now and take in five and a half thousand square metres of stunning displays and dioramas.
Attractions 1
Traders And Whalers
The story Of Dicky Barrett, who was a Trader and Whaler. A North Taranaki story involving the musket wars and Moturoa Island. Prices : Adults $20 Children ( Under 15 ) $7.
Learn MoreBush Railway
A half hour trip on the bush railway will take you back in time to the early logging days. Train runs on the first Sunday of the month and Public Holidays. Prices : Adults $10 Children ( Under 15 ) $5
Learn MoreAttractions 2
Farmpower Hall
A huge display of tractors and farm machinery collected by Bruce Alexander over many years. ( Free with a ticket to the Museum and/or Traders and Whalers.)
Learn MoreCafe
To ensure you are comfortable and able to be refueled the cafe is open the same days as the museum for all your coffee, food and drinks needs.
Learn MoreRonald Hugh Morrieson
Ronald Hugh Morrieson was a local author who lived in Hawera all his life. Visit his original bedroom and catch a glimpse of his work. ( Free with a ticket to the Museum and/or Traders and Whalers.)
Learn MoreAttractions 3
Transport Display
New Display. Dioramas of early roads and motoring. ( Free with a ticket to the Museum and/or Traders and Whalers.)
Learn MoreAttractions 4
Chew Chong
Chew Chong was a New Zealand merchant, fungus exporter and butter manufacturer. Get an insight into this extraordinary man's life. ( Free with a ticket to the Museum. )
Learn MoreShopping
With two specialised shops on site there are plenty of mementoes to be purchased to remember your visit or to be gifted to friends or family. Great Christmas gifts available on site !
Learn MoreKimble Bent
Kimble Bent was a soldier and adventurer who deserted from the British Army and lived for several years among the Maori People. ( Free with a ticket to the Museum. )
Learn MoreSite Map
Contact
- 401 Ohangai Road, Hāwera, New Zealand
- Hawera 4672
- +64-06 278 6837 - Tawhiti Museum
- info@tawhitimuseum.co.nz
- Opening Hours and Days: * February to May - Open Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Tues, Wed, Thurs * June to September - Open Sundays Only 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. * September to 24th December Open Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Tues, Wed, Thurs. * December 26th to End of January. Open every day. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pricing Museum Adults $20 Children* $7 Traders and Whalers Adults $20 Children* $7 Bush railway Adults $10 Children* $5 * Children age 5 - 15 years
