Kaikoura Museum

Kaikoura Museum A Journey to the Soul of Kaikoura

Our award winning Museum offers a modern and relaxed environment We are open daily from 10am - 5pm.

The new Kaikoura Museum opened on November 23rd 2016, only 9 days after the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit our region on November 14th. This is a state of the art Museum experience which showcases Kaikoura's rich and diverse natural, cultural and social history. Displays include excellent exhibits of Maori taonga, colonial life, whaling, surfing and memorabilia from Kaikoura's past. We also off

er research facilities for historians or those wanting to find out more about their family history. A unique Museum with some exceptional displays and very knowledge staff, the Kaikoura Museum is a must see during your time in in the district.

We're closed again today for cleaning but will be open for the astronomy talk tonight at 5.30pm.
11/05/2026

We're closed again today for cleaning but will be open for the astronomy talk tonight at 5.30pm.

Starting 5.30pm Tuesday 12th May.
09/05/2026

Starting 5.30pm Tuesday 12th May.

From our collection. Very unusual trophy for "Swift Cycle Club - 12 mile road race, Winner H Yaxley. Fastest time 33 min...
07/05/2026

From our collection. Very unusual trophy for "Swift Cycle Club - 12 mile road race, Winner H Yaxley. Fastest time 33 mins 40 sec. 81 starters" engraved on top.

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Karen

04/05/2026
From our collection, white canvas fold out kit bag with fold out sewing repair kit with thread, yarn, buttons, needles w...
03/05/2026

From our collection, white canvas fold out kit bag with fold out sewing repair kit with thread, yarn, buttons, needles with a cord. Both kit secured by cotton ribbon. Named 71526 L/cpt Smith I.H. from Wellington Provincial Patriotic Council
Owned by Ivan Harold Smith known as Jim.
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Karen

What a great photo of this group of men, including G L Lawson (Not sure which one he is) outside a pub. Photographer J A...
02/05/2026

What a great photo of this group of men, including G L Lawson (Not sure which one he is) outside a pub. Photographer J A Barnes, Christchurch.
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Karen

It's "make do and mend" at the Museum today with two of our very talented (but shy) volunteers, Rose and Carolyn, turnin...
01/05/2026

It's "make do and mend" at the Museum today with two of our very talented (but shy) volunteers, Rose and Carolyn, turning their skills to re-upholstering the chairs in our research room. And they look brilliant. Much gratitude to all our volunteers who share their time and skills for the Museum.

From our collection, Kaikoura High School Information booklet, 1976. "Tama Tu Tama Ora" "The Industrious Thrive". Inform...
29/04/2026

From our collection, Kaikoura High School Information booklet, 1976. "Tama Tu Tama Ora" "The Industrious Thrive". Information set out to assist parents in the 1976 school year.
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Karen

Swyncombe Homestead, Inland Road, Kaikoura. Child with wheelbarrow in front. Names on back G.G. Lawson and G Palmer phot...
27/04/2026

Swyncombe Homestead, Inland Road, Kaikoura. Child with wheelbarrow in front. Names on back G.G. Lawson and G Palmer photo.
2024-014-003
Karen

Open again on Sunday at 10amWe will be open normal hours on Monday 27th - 9.30am to 4.30pm
24/04/2026

Open again on Sunday at 10am
We will be open normal hours on Monday 27th - 9.30am to 4.30pm

Selling Poppies for Anzac Day in the West End, Maurice Bradshaw, Bob Coulbeck and Des Appleby, 20 April 1995.2015-001-02...
23/04/2026

Selling Poppies for Anzac Day in the West End, Maurice Bradshaw, Bob Coulbeck and Des Appleby, 20 April 1995.
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Karen

Address

96 West End
Kaikoura
7300

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+64 3-319 7440

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