Tairawhiti Museum and art gallery has a reputation as one of the very best, most innovative regional museums in New Zealand.

In recent years we have undergone significant change including major building extensions, redevelopment of all exhibition spaces, and the establishment of a broadly representative Board of Trustees.

Our vision is to become an integral part of the community of the Tairawhiti through building strong and enduring relationships with community groups. Our role extends beyond our own four walls to the most remote parts of the region. 

Statements 

Vision - To stimulate passion for the stories of Te Tairawhiti.

Mission - Tairawhiti Museum is a gateway/waharoa and resource for the art, culture and heritage of our communities.

The following is a list of some of our more significant achievements in recent years;

Completion of Te Moana maritime museum and refurbishment of historic buildings

Signing of C.Company agreement and construction of new C.Company gallery

Establishment of outreach Education Service

Development of new constitution and Board of Trustees

Tourism surveys finding the museum the most popular tourist attraction in the region

Winning the inaugural Supreme Tourism Award

Rebranding and renaming of the organization

Hosting very successful Maori cultural festivals

Hosting of Prime Minister Helen Clark

Hosting of Prime Minister John Key

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Hours - Open 7 Days.

Monday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm

Sunday and Public Holidays 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Closed - Easter Friday and Christmas Day and Boxing Day