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The Flax Stripping Meuseum
Main Street, Foxton

The Flax Stripping Meuseum
The only working flax stripping museum in the world. Offers visitors an opportunity to look at the processes and products that were a vital part of Foxton's development.

In 1869 Mr C.J. Pownall set up the first flax mill in Foxton, installing a stripper machine that he had designed. The flax industry thrived throughout New Zealand during the later years of the 19th century but during the 20th century there was a gradual decline and the last mill, in Foxton, closed in 1973.

 

 
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Postal: Main Street
Foxton
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The nearest airport is in Palmerston North (47 minutes)

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