Hours of operation
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Summer 9am to 5pm
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Winter 9am to 4pm
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Closed Christmas Day
Admission Charges
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Adults: $12.00
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Seniors (65 plus): $10
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School Children: $2.00
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Under 5yrs: free
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Group rate (over 10): $10
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Family – 2 Adults & children: $26.00
Contact Details
Dargaville Museum
Harding Park (PO Box 166)
Dargaville,
New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 439 7555
Fax: +64 9 439 7133
Phone:
+64 9 439 7555
Email:
darg.museum@xtra.co.nz
Website:
www.dargavillemuseum.co.nz
Welcome to Dargaville Museum
Opening in 1985, the Dargaville Museum has continued to grow over the years to become a fascinating must see attraction when visiting Dargaville. Located in Harding Park with its magnificent views overlooking the district and the Northern Wairoa river, the Museum now has 1800 square metres of exhibition space.
Our stories tell of how the district has developed through the years, from the 16 metre long pre-European Maori canoe through to the newly built replica gumdiggers camp, from shipwreck relics recovered from the coast to the masts of the ill-fated Greenpeace protest ship Rainbow Warrior. The Museum provides a number of outstanding displays to interest the whole family.
Upcoming Events
- Current exhibition “From Wakefield to Masefield” – curated by world reknown accordionist Kevin Fredickson. Telling the history of the Accordion in New Zealand from 1839, the exhibition is in celebration of the NZAA 40th Anniversary. Exhibition runs from March 25th 2012 to Novemebr 2012.
- "High Tea and Tiaras" Dargaville Museum is holding an afternoon tea plus entertainment to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's 60th jubilee in the Lighthouse Function Centre on Sunday 3rd June 2012 at 2pm. Cost $15.00 per head. Posh frocks and tiaras are optional. If you want a fun afternoon out, come join us. RSVP phone 09 439 7555 for catering purposes by Friday 1 June 2012.
Museum Facilities
- Guided tours can be arranged for groups over 10 persons.
- Looking for a special gift – the Museum shop has a good selection of local crafts.
- “The Galley” provides coffee, tea, cold drinks and snacks – homemade muffins and scones during the summer months.
- The Museum catering crew are available for morning/afternoon teas and light lunches for tour groups – booking essential.
- The research department includes both archives and genealogy. Appointments can be made to study locally-kept records and family history.