Have you ever wondered how a museum digitises its collections ? Here's your chance to find out! We're thrilled to announce that for one week only, the digitisation team from the Maritime Museum will be capturing stunning photographs of items from our incredible textiles collection, and you're invited to be a part of this unique […]
Have you ever wondered how a museum digitises its collections ? Here's your chance to find out! We're thrilled to announce that for one week only, the digitisation team from the Maritime Museum will be capturing stunning photographs of items from our incredible textiles collection, and you're invited to be a part of this unique […]
Have you ever wondered how a museum digitises its collections ? Here's your chance to find out! We're thrilled to announce that for one week only, the digitisation team from the Maritime Museum will be capturing stunning photographs of items from our incredible textiles collection, and you're invited to be a part of this unique […]
Have you ever wondered how a museum digitises its collections ? Here's your chance to find out! We're thrilled to announce that for one week only, the digitisation team from the Maritime Museum will be capturing stunning photographs of items from our incredible textiles collection, and you're invited to be a part of this unique […]
Have you ever wondered how a museum digitises its collections ? Here's your chance to find out! We're thrilled to announce that for one week only, the digitisation team from the Maritime Museum will be capturing stunning photographs of items from our incredible textiles collection, and you're invited to be a part of this unique […]
Step back in time and witness the history of the United States Marine Corps in Warkworth as the Military Reenactment Society of New Zealand brings history to life at the Warkworth Museum. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of a bygone era as reenactors honor the legacy of the USMC through a display of […]
Dive into the captivating history of the early European settlers along the enchanting Mahurangi River! Join us for an unforgettable journey as we uncover intriguing tales, like the mystery behind Hamilton’s Landing. Nestled beneath the headland amidst the mangroves lies a peculiar sight – a lengthy path of dry land adorned with pipi shells, believed to […]
Due to renovation work, we will be closed from Tuesday 17th September until Friday 20th September, reopening at 10am on Saturday 21st September 2024. Thank you for your understanding
Talk by Felicity Goodyear-Smith on her fully-illustrated book Dacre Cottage and the Weiti Block. Cost: $10 entrance fee for the talk and visit to Warkworth Museum.Booking essential: warkworthmuseum@xtra.co.nz The book tells the story of Dacre Cottage, built in 1855 by Captain Ranulph Dacre for his young son Henry to farm the Weiti block of land, […]
Join Lyn Wade as she talks about her father Max Hamilton, grandson of Nathaniel Wilson and Director General of Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) for 19 years. Cost: $10 Bookings essential via warkworthmuseum@xtra.co.nz
Join Maureen Young as she talks about the life of Warkworth's own botanist, Lucy Moore. Entrance: $10Bookings: warkworthmuseum@xtra.co.nz
Join Sue Wynard and Andrew Penniket as they share stories and insights about their dad, Bob Penniket. A long term resident of Mahurangi and Warkworth, Bob was a keen naturalist , local historian and one of the founders of the Warkworth and Districts Museum. He designed the original building and was curator from 1980 to […]
