Kaikoura District Museum & Archives
Kaikoura Museum is a state of the art Museum experience showcasing Kaikoura’s diverse and colourful natural, social and cultural history. Our collections take account of the geological and natural history of the district (including some impressive dinosaur fossils), Taonga Maori, early colonial life, whaling, fishing, surfing and a large collection of Marine specimens. We also house the district’s Archives and family histories.
Contact Details
PO Box 74, Kaikoura 7340
(03) 319 7440
Visitor Information
96 West End, Kaikoura 7300
Monday to Sunday 10am to 4.00pm Closed Christmas Day, Good Friday and morning of ANZAC Day
Adult $12 Child $6 pre school free
Facilities
Wheelchair access
Reference library
Parking
Shop
Public programmes
Membership club
Toilets
Other Facilities
Small auditorium for public talks and presentationsA lovely research room for poring over books, records and the ever popular large books of old photographs.
Wheelchair available for loan
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