We are closed today
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
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 […]
Alongside the two Te Papa displays, Museum volunteers have partnered with local conservation groups to present Mahurangi Moana an interactive exhibition designed to ignite curiosity about our marine ecosystems. Through fun activities and captivating displays, children can discover their own passion for the aquatic life right on their doorstep. This unique combination of national treasures […]
Clever Crustaceans is a playful exploration of the bizarre and diverse world of five marine crustaceans. They can change their shape, circle the globe, and maybe even cure cancer. Te Papa have also developed an activity book for ages 5 to 10 to accompany the exhibition. Click Here to download the activity book Developed and toured […]
Alongside the two Te Papa displays, Museum volunteers have partnered with local conservation groups to present Mahurangi Moana an interactive exhibition designed to ignite curiosity about our marine ecosystems. Through fun activities and captivating displays, children can discover their own passion for the aquatic life right on their doorstep. This unique combination of national treasures […]
Clever Crustaceans is a playful exploration of the bizarre and diverse world of five marine crustaceans. They can change their shape, circle the globe, and maybe even cure cancer. Te Papa have also developed an activity book for ages 5 to 10 to accompany the exhibition. Click Here to download the activity book Developed and toured […]
Alongside the two Te Papa displays, Museum volunteers have partnered with local conservation groups to present Mahurangi Moana an interactive exhibition designed to ignite curiosity about our marine ecosystems. Through fun activities and captivating displays, children can discover their own passion for the aquatic life right on their doorstep. This unique combination of national treasures […]
Clever Crustaceans is a playful exploration of the bizarre and diverse world of five marine crustaceans. They can change their shape, circle the globe, and maybe even cure cancer. Te Papa have also developed an activity book for ages 5 to 10 to accompany the exhibition. Click Here to download the activity book Developed and toured […]
Alongside the two Te Papa displays, Museum volunteers have partnered with local conservation groups to present Mahurangi Moana an interactive exhibition designed to ignite curiosity about our marine ecosystems. Through fun activities and captivating displays, children can discover their own passion for the aquatic life right on their doorstep. This unique combination of national treasures […]