Te Aroha Museum
Nestled in the historic Cadman Bath House atop Te Aroha Domain, the Te Aroha Museum offers a comprehensive exploration of the town's rich heritage. Established in 1971 by
Mayor Henry Skidmore, the museum occupies New Zealand’s first purpose-built tourist facility,
opened in 1898, and forms part of the country's only complete Edwardian Domain.
The museum's extensive collections encompass 35 distinct categories, including textiles, art, souvenirs, photographs, documents, and artifacts related to medical, military, and natural history. citeturn0search3 Visitors can delve into exhibits detailing early Māori relics, the gold mining era, the development of the spa industry, and the lives of early settlers.
A notable feature is the "Taking the Waters" DVD, narrated by actor Ian Harrop, which chronicles Te Aroha's spa history.
The museum also highlights the contributions of local women to the 1893 suffrage petition, with
77 signatories from Te Aroha and surrounding districts.
Operated by dedicated volunteers, the museum offers both permanent and rotating exhibits, ensuring a dynamic and informative experience for all visitors.
Open daily, it serves as a gateway to understanding the unique stories that have shaped
Te Aroha and its district.
102 Whitaker Street
Te Aroha 3320
+64 7 884 4427
Mayor Henry Skidmore, the museum occupies New Zealand’s first purpose-built tourist facility,
opened in 1898, and forms part of the country's only complete Edwardian Domain.
The museum's extensive collections encompass 35 distinct categories, including textiles, art, souvenirs, photographs, documents, and artifacts related to medical, military, and natural history. citeturn0search3 Visitors can delve into exhibits detailing early Māori relics, the gold mining era, the development of the spa industry, and the lives of early settlers.
A notable feature is the "Taking the Waters" DVD, narrated by actor Ian Harrop, which chronicles Te Aroha's spa history.
The museum also highlights the contributions of local women to the 1893 suffrage petition, with
77 signatories from Te Aroha and surrounding districts.
Operated by dedicated volunteers, the museum offers both permanent and rotating exhibits, ensuring a dynamic and informative experience for all visitors.
Open daily, it serves as a gateway to understanding the unique stories that have shaped
Te Aroha and its district.
102 Whitaker Street
Te Aroha 3320
+64 7 884 4427
