Originally called the Patea Museum and then the South Taranaki District Museum, the institution has its origins in the passionate collectors of the Patea Historical Society who first opened the doors in 1974. The contents of the collections reflect the eclectic and wide-ranging interests of the founders and subsequent donors. Their generosity has ensured that the current South Taranaki District Museum Trust Board and staff have plenty of work in cleaning, sorting and relocating the collections in the new building.
2011
February - Enlivening the Archives
March 25 - Education
March - Remembering Romance
May - Conserving our Treasured Artwork
August 5 - Changing Views
September - An Eventful Life
September - Port Patea; the Big Cheese
October - New Museum Installation
November - Dairy Factory Memories
November - Celebrating all things Floral
December - South Taranaki Romantic Ruins
2010
May 7 - Curator introductions
June 18 - Preserving the family Silver
July 30 - Xmas 1885
July 30 - Shining Lights
September - Waiting for Whey
November - Who is this?
December 3 - Fine Points of Grooming
For all enquiries, information, and customer service.
Ph: (06) 278 0555
Toll free: 0800 111 323 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Fax: (06) 278 8757
Email: contact@stdc.govt.nz
Address: 105-111 Albion St, Hawera 4610
Post: Private Bag 902, Hawera 4640
