About

Te Whare Taonga o Te Awamutu Museum is situated in Waipā district, within Waikato. A touchpoint for visitors to learn local history, social development and bi-cultural collaborations between Māori and settlers from 1823, through amazing objects and engaging stories. Understand the reasons why British soldiers invaded the Waikato 1863, the locations, who was involved, and its impact on the Waipā communities that are still being felt today. Do you know about Te Ara Wai Journeys? Start your journey with us. We also have our collections online.

Opening times

Business hours:
10am-4pm, Mon-Fri and 10am-2pm, Sat. Closed Sun. Open Public Holidays except Christmas and New Year. Closed 19 Dec 2025 and reopening at 10am Monday 5 January 2026.
Months of operation:
All months of the year

Location

135 Roche Street, Te Awamutu, New Zealand.

plane Proximity to airport:
25 min drive to Hamilton Airport.
bus Proximity to coach terminal:
20 min walk from bus terminal in Te Awamutu.
decisions Proximity to town:
5 min walk to Te Awamutu main township.

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