Featured Collection Item – Viking ship as gift from US Navy fleet visit 1925

Friday, 12 August 2016

US Navy fleets have tended to feature quite strongly in the life and history of the Rotorua bathouse building. Bath House building opens It began with the buildings opening, 13 August 1908 by US Rear Admiral Sperry during his fleet’s visit to New Zealand. It would be another 17 years…

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August 2016 Newsletter

Friday, 29 July 2016

Prepare to be terrified this August with Nightmare at the Museum – on for 3 nights only, and due to popular demand, new session times are now available for Sunday 7 August.

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July 2016 Newsletter

Thursday, 30 June 2016

Nightmare at the Museum is back in August 2016. When this event was last held it sold out fast – so don’t miss out – get in quick! Tickets go on sale at 9am on 4 July at Rotorua Museum reception or eventfinda.co.nz

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Before Tarawera erupted – keeping the Terraces alive

Wednesday, 8 June 2016

The anniversary of the Tarawera eruption reminds us of what was lost – life and a national treasure, the 8th wonder of the world the pink and white terraces.

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What’s on @ Rotorua Museum brochure – Winter 2016

Tuesday, 31 May 2016

June 2016 Newsletter

This month we are celebrating Matariki – the Māori New Year. Matariki Whānau Night is an annual event in the Museum’s calendar and this year it’s shaping up to be bigger and better than ever.
Other Matariki events include talks by Māori astronomy expert Dr Rangi Mātāmua and taonga pūoro expert, James Webster. Check out the award winning science based exhibition Sunlight – Ihi Kōmaru.
Top Art 2016 showcases some of New Zealand’s top secondary school Visual Art portfolios. On for a short time only, it’s a must see.

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May 2016 Newsletter

Tuesday, 3 May 2016

Opening on Saturday 21 May 2016 is the fascinating Sunlight – Ihi Komaru exhibition – a fun, interactive exhibition for all ages.

Then the next day bring the kids for our Sunlight Family Day – with crafts, competitions, face painting and more.

Balls, Bullets and Boots continues this month. If you haven’t seen the exhibition already, be sure to catch it before it closes on 29 May.

Join rugby historian Clive Akers as he discusses the development of his e-book Balls, Bullets and Boots on which the exhibition is based.

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April 2016 Newsletter

Wednesday, 23 March 2016

April is a busy month at Rotorua Museum.
The opening of Balls, Bullets and Boots – from rugby field to battlefield begins our ANZAC commemorations and includes an online kiosk designed to explore your personal connection with the Great War.
With Easter only days away, the Great Rotorua Museum Easter Egg Hunt is perfectly timed, with new eggs, new clues and a chance to win great prizes!

April means school holidays and our drop in craft activities let kids explore their creativity and engage in some early autumnal fun.
“Creativity” is the word of the month. Get creative and design a Rotorua themed tea towel, in conjunction with Every Tea Towel Tell a Story. To be into win, entries must be received by 2 April 2016.

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March 2016 Newsletter

Tuesday, 1 March 2016

This Saturday celebrate the children in your life and enjoy a range of free activities around Rotorua. Our new Autumn season brochure has just arrived – check it out for all our new exhibitions and events in March, April and May 2016. Every Tea Towel Tells a Story is proving popular with visitors and we are starting to get some great Rotorua themed tea towel design through for the Design a Tea Towel Competition. Celebrity Chef Richard Till will judge the winners prior to his evening event at Rotorua Museum. Later in March we are looking forward to the opening of Balls, Bullets & Boots, which takes a unique look at the link between rugby and World War One.

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What’s On @ Rotorua Museum – Autumn 2016

Friday, 19 February 2016