Blackball Museum
About This Museum
Tucked away on Hart Street in this tiny West Coast town, the Blackball Museum is the kind of place that completely pulls you into another era. It's not a stuffy, silent hall but a lively tribute to the tough and resilient characters who lived and worked here. You can almost hear the echoes of miners' debates and feel the community spirit that defined Blackball. It’s a surprisingly intimate and powerful look at New Zealand's labour history.
Collection Highlights
The museum brings the famous 1908 miners' strike to life, with personal stories and artifacts from the birth of the union movement. Look for the old mining equipment and photographs that tell raw, human stories of life underground.
Visitor Information
It's right on the main street, so you can't miss it. Just pop in—it's a small museum but packed with stories, and someone local is usually around to share them.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a classic, unassuming New Zealand weatherboard building that looks like it has been part of the town forever.
Contact & Location
Address: 26, Hart Street, Blackball, Grey District, West Coast, 7804, New Zealand / Aotearoa
Phone: +64 3 732 4010
Website: Visit Website
