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

TEXTILES, FROM OLD TO NEW

As part of the Mahurangi Artist Studio Trail 2024, we showcase heritage quilts, crochet and embroidery, together with more modern creations made by our talented volunteers. You will be mesmerized by the intricate details and artistry of the quilts, each telling a unique story. Our crochet and...

A JOURNEY THROUGH COMMUNICATION

Discover a journey through time with our captivating heritage telephone collection. Explore iconic telecommunication artifacts that narrate the evolution of communication, from vintage rotary dials to timeless classics. Ray Jensen's passion for telephones began in the early 1970s when he arrived...

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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.