Warkworth Museum
Admission
Adult: $7
Child (6-16 years old, under 6 are Free): $3
Family (2 Adults plus children): $15
Opening Hours
Open Daily from 10 am to 3pm
Closed – Christmas Day, Good Friday and the morning of Anzac Day.
Welcome to Warkworth Museum
Steeped in history and set in the stunning Parry Kauri Park, the Warkworth District Museum offers something for everyone. Visitors can learn the story of Warkworth’s rich heritage, which is told through our wonderful collections and exhibits. Children love our outside displays, including the old jail, and two US Army huts from World War II. Or, inside they can discover scenes from yesterday including an old classroom, a general store, a blacksmiths or even “the murderhouse.”
Our museum store offers ice creams and cold drinks together with a range of locally crafted items and publications.
For serious research and genealogy, our archives department is available by appointment.
Parking is easy, safe and secure, and we’re just a few minutes drive from the main street.
Museum Shop
The Warkworth Museum has an extensive range of photographs on display and copies of photographs are available for sale.
Our shop has a changing array of stock available
Children Gifts
Soft Toys
New Zealand Souvenirs
Homewares
Locally Made Items
Kauri Gum
Jewellery
Local History Books
Treat yourself to an ice cream or cold drink from our shop before or after enjoying a walk through the Kauri Park.
If you want to take home a reminder of your visit, our gift shop has a vibrant and wide variety of Kiwiana collectables, tea towels, souvenirs, art and more. The shop has a great range of locally made products for sale.
If you are eager to learn more about the area, there is a selection of local history books available for sale.
The Warkworth District Museum plant market is located outside the front of the building and is brimming with flourishing plants ready for your garden. These plants are locally grown and have been donated to the Museum. The funds collected from plant sales help the Museum with its fundraising efforts, so bring along your small change when you visit the Museum as you never know what you might find to take home with you.
How To Get Here
Check out the Google Map Below. Just a 50 minute drive north of downtown Auckland, the Warkworth District Museum is perfectly located on the outskirts of the historical Warkworth township within the pristine and idyllic Parry Kauri Park. There is easy access off old State Highway 1, just look out for the Warkworth Museum road signage and follow the directions.
General Enquiry
Contact Us
+09 425 7093
warkworthmuseum@xtra.co.nz
Find Us
The Parry Kauri Park
Tudor Collins Drive
Warkworth
New Zealand 0910
Google Map
Opening Hours
Daily 10am to 3pm
Closed Christmas Day, Good Friday & Anzac Day morning