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Rakiura Museum

Te rohe - Location
11 Main Road Oban Stewart Island 9818

Ngā haora mahi - Opening hours
Monday-Friday 10.00a.m - 4.00p.m (Summer Schedule)
Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays 10.00a.m - 3.00p.m
Closed Christmas Day

Te utu - Admission
Adult $10.00
Child under 16 years with accompanying Adult (Free of charge)
School groups by donation (pre-booking essential)
Meeting room hire (up to 15 pax) $50 per half day (pre-booking essential)

A visit to Stewart Island isn't complete without a browse through the Rakiura Museum. Established and run by volunteers, the museum houses an extensive collection of items and photographs of Stewart Island's early history, including Maori settlement; muttonbirding; whaling; fishing; timber milling; mining; boat building; transport; schools and churches. Included in the exhibits is an extensive collection of Stewart Island shells and crustacea.

Ngā momo kohinga-
Collection Strengths

Social history

Taonga Māori

Transport

Technology

Ngā wāhi-
Facilities

  • Wheelchair Access

  • Parking

  • Shop

  • Function Space

  • Toilets

Whakapā mai-
Contact

Kei te mahere-
On the map

Tūhuratia te kohinga-
Explore collection

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