Whanganui Regional Museum
Located in Pukenamu Queen’s Park, in the cultural heart of Whanganui, Whanganui Regional Museum is home to significant collections of Taonga Māori, natural history, Whanganui history, historical fashion and textiles, fine art and archives.
Explore the people, objects and natural history of Whanganui through the Museum’s changing exhibitions and permanent displays. Highlights include the Museum’s remarkable moa bone collection and the Gottfried Lindauer Gallery, featuring paintings of rangatira from around the motu.
The Museum offers a programme of exhibitions, events, talks and educational activities throughout the year, providing opportunities for visitors of all ages to discover more about Whanganui and its history.
Museum services
Whanganui Regional Museum cares for and develops its collection for the benefit of current and future generations. Museum services include:
- collecting, documenting, researching, caring for and preserving objects and records relating to Whanganui’s social, cultural and natural history
- providing access to the Museum’s collections and archives for researchers and members of the public
- developing exhibitions and displays that share Whanganui’s natural and human history
- providing education programmes, public talks, events and activities based on the Museum’s collections and exhibitions
- providing information and advice about the care and preservation of cultural heritage
- working with individuals, organisations, community groups and other museums to support the care and understanding of collections and heritage.
Hours
Whanganui Regional Museum is open 10.00am–4.30pm every day, except Good Friday and Christmas Day.
Entry is free. Koha is always appreciated.
Archive services
Archive and collection research services are available by appointment. Researchers can contact the Museum at archives@wrm.org.nz or collections@wrm.org.nz to arrange an appointment.
Accessibility
The Museum is accessible to wheelchairs and prams via the Watt Street entrance.
Galleries and public toilets within the Museum are accessible to all.
Museum bequests
A bequest to Whanganui Regional Museum can help preserve and share Whanganui’s history for future generations.
Bequests can support areas including:
- Museum programmes and exhibitions
- care and development of the Museum collection
- Museum building development.
For more information, visit the Whanganui Regional Museum website.