YOUR HISTORY – YOUR STORIES – YOUR MUSEUM
Aotearoa New Zealand is in ‘RED’ as part of the new COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic lights). What does this mean for our visitors?
At this time all visitors are asked to wear a mask and groups of 10 people or more, need to book in with our reception to ensure management within the Museum is effortless and unencumbered for everyone. Phone 07 872 0085 to book groups.
This has been put in place with consideration for the on-going health and safety of our visitors, staff, and community. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we all adjust to these new circumstances.

135 Roche Street, Te Awamutu, Waipā District, Waikato Region
- In front of the Museum on Roche Street, across the street in the Waipā District Council car park,
- Limted parking on Vaile and Redoubt Street.
- We can also direct you to parking areas in the town centre only 2 mins walk from the Museum. Please ask us if you’re not sure where to park.
Bus Stop:
- This is located out the front of the Museum for schools and visiting groups. Please make sure when placing your group booking to let us know if need to use the bus stop and for how long.
- Note: the bus stop parking is for buses or light van vehicles only.
Accessible Parking:
- There is an accessible carpark outside the Museum front.
- We have a sheltered park for your accessible scooter outside under the verandah at the left of the Museum doors.
Bike Parking:
- We have an amazing FREE bike parking area located left of the Museum on the grass verge. You won’t miss it it’s red!
Dog Parking:
- We have a special place for your dog outside of the Museum, under the verandah along with a water dish. Please let us know if the dish needs to be cleaned or refilled.
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday 10am-4pm
Saturday 10am-2pm
Sunday Closed
Public Holidays 10am-2pm
(CLOSED Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and Good Friday)
If you are a group of 10+ people, please contact us first so we can make the necessary arrangements for you and our team.
PLEASE BE AWARE THERE ARE SECTIONS, TAONGA MĀORI, OBJECTS, ARCHIVES AND EXHIBITIONS THAT YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PHOTOGRAPH WHILST IN THE MUSEUM.
PLEASE ASK THE RECEIPTION HOST FOR INFORMATION.
UENUKU – is a significant taonga Māori and it is not possible for you to take photographs of the object in its entirety or in part, due to its significance to local whānau hapū and iwi. You can purchase images of Uenuku from the Museum shop by asking our reception hosts.
Wanting to find out more about the Te Awamutu Museum and any of our services?
Museum Reception/Front Desk:
Phone: 64 (07) 872 0085
Email: museum@waipadc.govt.nz
Mailing Address:
Administrator
Te Awamutu Museum
135 Roche Street
Private Bag 2402
Te Awamutu 3840