WELCOME TO DARGAVILLE MUSEUM
TE WHARE TAONGA O TUNATAHI
The world-renowned Dargaville Museum Te Whare Taonga o Tunatahi is a fascinating must-see attraction. Located in Pou Tu o Te Rangi Harding Park with its magnificent views overlooking the district, town and the Northern Wairoa River, the Museum has 1800 square metres of exhibition space.
Dargaville Museum tells the fascinating stories of the Kauri Coast: from early Maori life represented by the 16-metre pre-European waka, the replica gumdiggers camp, shipwreck relics recovered from Ripiro Beach to the masts of the ill-fated Greenpeace protest ship, the Rainbow Warrior.
The Museum provides a number of outstanding displays to interest the whole family.
THE COLLECTION
From small beginnings the Museum has been developed into seven exhibition halls.
HOURS OF OPERATION
The Museum is open:
- November to March: 9am to 5pm
- April to October: 9am to 4pm
- Closed Christmas Day
- Closed till 1pm on ANZAC Day
ADMISSION CHARGES
The Museum charges the following for entry:
- Adults: $15.00
- Seniors (NZ Goldcard only): $12
- Children 5yrs to 16yrs: $5
- NZ Student $12
- Under 5yrs: free
- Group rate (over 10): $10
- Family (2 adults & children): $35
- Tour Guide: $12 (must be booked in advance)
- Top 10 Holiday Park Discounts
STATEMENT ON COVID-19 STATUS OF THE MUSEUM
From April 14th, 2022, Te Tai Tokerau Northland moved into the Covid-19 Protection Framework, at ORANGE level, until further notice.
As a condition of entry to Dargaville Museum and the Lighthouse Function Centre we require all persons over 12 years and 3 months of age to wear a mask.
If you or someone in your household is awaiting a Covid-19 test, or have symptoms, please postpone your visit.
