Rotorua Museum
Open in September 2011 Ngā Pūmanawa o Te Arawa - The Beating Hearts of Te Arawa, let’s you enter the world of Te Arawa, the original inhabitants of the area, and follow their journey, from origins across the Pacific to their lives in Rotorua today.
Experience a high-impact, 15-minute introduction to the history of Rotorua and the 1886 eruption of Mount Tarawera and learn about the epic feats of B Company 28 Māori Battalion told through the eyes of veterans and their families in two great cinema experiences.
Your admission includes entry to all permanent and changing exhibitions, two cinema experiences, the viewing platform and scheduled guided tours.
The museum is open 9am to 5pm during the winter months and 9am to 8pm during summer.
New Zealand Tourism Award Winners
2000 Best Culture and Heritage Attraction & Tourism Innovator
2001 Best Heritage Attraction
2002 Best Heritage Atttraction and a Distinction Award
Contact details
- Contact:
- Joanna Doherty
- Phone:
- +64 (07) 350 1814
- Fax:
- +64 (07) 349 2819
- Address:
- Private Bag 3029
Government Gardens 3046 - Email:
- rotoruamuseum@rdc.govt.nz
- Web:
- www.rotoruamuseum.co.nz
- Inquiries:
- Direct to operator via email
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