What is this about
“Digitising the collection offers the opportunity for more people to engage with it”
Waipā Heritage
Digitised images of the Waipā Art collection and Monuments register online now!
Enriching Local Curriculum
Amidst the countryside are stories of resilience, resistance and remembrance, an intriguing part of our local history unfolds.
Up Coming Events
Make sure you sign up for our events calendar or check out our Facebook page.
Collections Online
Explore the digital collection of archives, artefacts, taonga Māori, taxidermy and more…
Front Porch Gallery
Small displays based on social history of the Waipā district, te taiao the environment, and special interest highlights!
Free Kids Club
The Tui & Tama Kids Club is a free membership that has lots of great events and activities for ages up to 12yrs.
Tui & Tama’s Waipā Journey
The great kids adventure activating learning out and about in the Waipā district.
ECE Education
Education facilitator Kerrin Carr chats to children at Te Awamutu’s Flourish Early Learning about the hīnaki (eel trap) they made.
The collection has over 18,000 objects now online!
Ancestry Access
Utilise Ancestry Library Edition for your family history research.
FREE Digitising Service
Digitise your valuable archives – photos, slides, diaries and more…
Research Enquiries
Utilise our databases of archives and collection for your own research.
Significant Stories
One of our most significant stories is about the Queen Victoria Lithograph and how it came to the Waipā!
Kōrero mai
Get in touch
+64 (07) 872 0085
Te Awamutu Museum
Education & Research Centre
55 Rickit Road, Te Awamutu
Aotearoa New Zealand
Opening Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm
Saturdays: 10am-2pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Public Holidays: 10am-2pm
Christmas & New Year: Closed midday Tuesday 24th December 2024 – Tuesday 7th January 2025
Easter: CLOSED Good Friday 18th April 2025
Haere mai
Visit us
FREE ENTRY
Koha Donations are appreciated
Group visitors – please call reception one week prior to book your visit.
This will ensure staff have confirmed your booking and will make the necessary arrangements you require.
CLOSED
The centre will be closed 13th February 2025 from 1.00pm, reopening on 14th February 2025 at 10.00am. We apologise for any inconvenience.