The Village Square Trust
About This Museum
Tucked away in the historic Jubilee Building on Parnell Road, The Village Square Trust feels more like stumbling into a living scrapbook of Auckland than a formal museum. It’s a place where community is the main exhibit, and you get this wonderful sense of layers of local life preserved in one spot. I love how it manages to be both a quiet corner for reflection and a vibrant hub where things are always happening. It’s a truly special little time capsule.
Collection Highlights
The charm is in the everyday history—you might find vintage photographs of Parnell's early shopkeepers next to a display of classic Kiwi household items that will spark instant nostalgia. The real highlight, though, is how it weaves together past and present, often hosting local artists and makers whose work continues the area's story.
Visitor Information
Pop in during the day; it's free to wander through, and you'll often find friendly volunteers happy to share stories you won't read on any plaque. Check their social media before you go, as they host wonderful little markets and workshops that really bring the place to life.
Architecture & Building
Housed in the charming Jubilee Building, it's a lovely example of late 19th-century New Zealand architecture, with its characterful brickwork and pitched roof that just oozes historic charm from the outside.
Contact & Location
Address: 1052, Scenic Drive North, Swanson, Waitākere Ranges, Auckland, 0816, New Zealand / Aotearoa
Phone: +64 9 379 2095
Website: Visit Website
