New Zealand Timber Museum
Located in Putāruru, the New Zealand Timber Museum offers a comprehensive exploration of the country's timber industry and its significance to the South Waikato District. Established in 1972 by the Putaruru Jaycees, the museum was conceived to highlight the pivotal role of timber in New Zealand's economic and cultural development. By 1982, after extensive community support and restoration efforts, the museum opened to the public, transforming the former Tuck and Watkins Mill into a center for historical preservation.
Visitors can delve into a rich collection of exhibits, including restored historical buildings like
the TTT Company Mill and the Puketurua School. The museum's archives feature early 20th-century photographs, native bird displays by taxidermist Jane Yandle, and a 200-year-old Mataī log, offering insights into the region's natural and industrial heritage.
Open daily from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, with TrainWorld operating Thursday to Sunday, the museum provides an engaging experience for all ages. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a curious traveler, the New Zealand Timber Museum invites you to discover the enduring legacy of timber in shaping
New Zealand's identity.
2331 SH1
Lichfield
3482
+64 7 883 7621
Visitors can delve into a rich collection of exhibits, including restored historical buildings like
the TTT Company Mill and the Puketurua School. The museum's archives feature early 20th-century photographs, native bird displays by taxidermist Jane Yandle, and a 200-year-old Mataī log, offering insights into the region's natural and industrial heritage.
Open daily from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, with TrainWorld operating Thursday to Sunday, the museum provides an engaging experience for all ages. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a curious traveler, the New Zealand Timber Museum invites you to discover the enduring legacy of timber in shaping
New Zealand's identity.
2331 SH1
Lichfield
3482
+64 7 883 7621
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