What’s On

The Warkworth Museum news page tells you all about our upcoming events, exhibitions, displays and activities.

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Admission

Adult: $12

Child (6-16): $5, under 6 are free

Family (2 Adults plus children): $25

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Opening Hours

Open Daily from 10 am to 3pm

Closed – Christmas Day, Good Friday and the morning of Anzac Day.

How to get here.

Exhibitions

Our exhibits and collections which date back to the 1800s provide visitors with a realistic glimpse of the rich, varied and interesting history of not only Warkworth but its surrounding districts. Complementing our permanent displays we also have temporary exhibits which focus on a particular aspect of the past.

Early Settlement

Your tour through the museum begins with a summary of the early settlement of the area. This ranges from a glimpse of items that relate to the first settlement by Māori through to the later arrival of Europeans in their search for timber and the subsequent development of the shipbuilding industry.

Development of the Area

The next section shows the development of Warkworth and the surrounding areas. It illustrates such things as the special nature of various settlements as well as events and activities that were part of earlier times in the district.

Upstairs

The displays on the next floor are aimed at showcasing aspects of daily life in the past, both domestic and commercial. It also houses the textiles department’s display area which is a rotating display designed to showcase their extensive collection.

Outside

As well as exploring buildings and equipment that are part of the history of the community, you can also see the building that houses equipment, machinery and various items that relate mainly to early industry in the area. This building is not always open.

New Exhibitions

Name: Sweep, Sharp and Bitter: Crops that shaped the Rodney District
Start: 2026-10-07T10:00:00+13:00
End: 2026-10-07T11:00:00+13:00
Location: Warkworth Museum

BEHIND CLOSED DRAWERS!

We’re excited to share a charming (and cheeky!) new display at the museum: Behind Closed Drawers — a peek into the hidden world of women’s underwear. From sturdy corsets to elegant slips and practical bloomers, each piece offers a glimpse into how people...

CELEBRATING WARKWORTH’S SPORT, CLUBS AND THE 1950 EMPIRE GAMES

In 1950, Auckland hosted the British Empire Games (now the Commonwealth Games) — the largest international sporting event New Zealand had ever seen. Held just five years after WWII, the Games were a chance to celebrate sport and strengthen ties across the Commonwealth. Our latest display, which is...

WILSON CEMENT WORKS EXHIBITION

The Wilson Cement Works Exhibition tells the tale of one of New Zealand's early entrepreneurs who played a pivotal role in the production of Portland Cement in Warkworth.

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Events and News

There are always lots of events and happenings at the Warkworth Museum. To keep up to date or to find out about what is happening or upcoming events check out our Events Calendar.