Museums in North Island, New Zealand
The Kauri Museum
, North Island
You'd never guess that a humble, rustic building in rural Northland holds the story of giants. I was completely captivat...
Museum of Waitangi
Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community, North Island
People come here, to the very place where New Zealand's story was forever changed, searching for the heart of our nation...
Te Awamutu Space Centre
, North Island
People come to the Te Awamutu Space Centre not just to see space stuff, but to truly feel a connection to the cosmos. It...
Waikato Artillery Museum
, North Island
Tucked away in the Waikato countryside, this museum grew from a passionate private collection into a proper home for New...
Southward Car Museum
Paraparaumu, North Island
You wouldn't expect to find one of the Southern Hemisphere's most incredible car collections on a quiet road just outsid...
Warkworth District Museum
Rodney, North Island
Tucked away in the serene Parry Kauri Park, the Warkworth District Museum feels less like a formal institution and more ...
National Army Museum
, North Island
Perched on the stark, windswept Central Plateau along State Highway 1, the National Army Museum commands a presence that...
Classics Museum
Hamilton City, North Island
People don't just come to Hamilton's Classics Museum for the cars, though there are over a hundred of them; they come fo...
Te Manawa Museum
Palmerston North, North Island
For over fifty years, Te Manawa has been the heart of our city's stories, tucked away on Main Street. Itβs more than jus...
Pataka Art + Museum
, North Island
Just a short drive from Wellington's hustle, I found this incredible creative hub in the heart of Porirua. Pataka isn't ...
Kiwi North: Museum, Kiwi House and Heritage Park
Maungatapere, North Island
What I adore about Kiwi North is how it beautifully weaves together natural history, cultural heritage, and living creat...
Waitomo Caves Museum
, North Island
Tucked just a stone's throw from the famous glowworm grottoes, the Waitomo Caves Museum is where curiosity about the und...
Dargaville Museum
, North Island
Tucked away on the windswept coast road just outside of town, the Dargaville Museum is a treasure chest of local stories...
New Zealand Rugby Museum
WaitematΔ, North Island
Tucked away on Palmerston North's bustling Main Street, the New Zealand Rugby Museum feels less like a formal institutio...
Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery
Hamilton City, North Island
People don't just come to the Waikato Museum for a dry history lesson; they come to feel the weight and texture of this ...