Gisborne Tairawhiti Museum

4.4/5
(193) · Museum in Gisborne, New Zealand
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Tairāwhiti Museum is the major public institution for arts, culture and heritage activities for the Tairāwhiti region. Our mission is to be a waharoa (gateway) …

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4.4/5 · 193 reviews
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Mar 18, 2025
Such a lovely museum with much more to see than I expected. History of Gisborne explained well but also has reclaimed section of boat & art/pottery exhibits. Outside is a house restored to earlier ti…Full review by PebbleNZ
Feb 14, 2025
Some great exhibits including half a salvaged cargo ship from 1912 that was previously a house! Plus there is until 23rd Feb a wonderful exhibition of quilts by Maungarongo (Ron) Te Kawa & a heritage…Full review by Sid0nie
Sep 18, 2024
Well worth a visit. There is so much so see in this little museum, from the history of the area to special exhibits, which included local art on our visit. There's also a whole section of a ship that…Full review by Traveler62969062058

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Hi, I have a old brown bottle. Delux, Gisborne. Would you like this, otherwise will give to Local op shop. Annette
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You'd have to ask the museum staff about that.
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Answer by BigZed52 · Jul 3, 2016
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