Dargaville Museum

Dargaville Museum Telling the stories of the Kauri Coast. Stories from Maori, Dalmatian, gumdiggers, pioneers and maritime lives. Contact us for further details.

Our stories tell of how the district has developed through the years: from the 16 metre long pre-European Maori canoe through to the replica gum-diggers camp; from shipwreck relics recovered from the coast to the masts of the ill-fated Greenpeace protest ship Rainbow Warrior. Our community Museum provides a number of outstanding displays to interest the whole family. Situated in Pou Tu o Te Rangi

Harding Park overlooking the mighty Northern Wairoa River and Dargaville township, the adjoining Lighthouse Function Centre is available for hire for weddings, conferences, family celebrations, meetings.

Dargaville Museum is open every day over Kings Birthday Weekend. Hours from 9 to 4.
29/05/2026

Dargaville Museum is open every day over Kings Birthday Weekend. Hours from 9 to 4.

12/05/2026

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore the underground world where many of our treasures are stored. What’s waiting for you down there? Book today and find out.

Don't miss this amazing upcoming concert featuring world accordion champion Grayson Masefield with the Aotango Quintet.G...
03/05/2026

Don't miss this amazing upcoming concert featuring world accordion champion Grayson Masefield with the Aotango Quintet.

Grayson performs at the "Kevin Friedrich and Friends" concerts that are held at the Dargaville Museum Lighthouse Function Centre.

The quintet are performing in Whangarei on May 9th, 2026 as part of their New Zealand tour. Details are below.

24/04/2026
These banners on display at Dargaville Museum hold the names of those people from The Northern Wairoa who went to fight ...
24/04/2026

These banners on display at Dargaville Museum hold the names of those people from The Northern Wairoa who went to fight in World War 1. The names were collected by the late Kevin Lewis and checked against those held in the Auckland Museum. In 2020 we located through the Commonwealth Graves Commission those who had lost their lives.
Volunteers spent several days embroidering small crosses by their names.
At the opening of the exhibition we were reminded of those who survived and returned home only to suffer and often die early from their wounds and illnesses.
Overall, approximately 24,000 New Zealanders who fought for us were physically wounded or suffered PTSD and other psychological issues.

Lest We Forget.

Dargaville Museum will be closed on ANZAC morning, Saturday April 25th, 2026, but we're opening our doors later that day...
19/04/2026

Dargaville Museum will be closed on ANZAC morning, Saturday April 25th, 2026, but we're opening our doors later that day, from 1pm to 4pm.

Free to good home. Child’s swing and slide set. Call Dargaville Museum 094397555
18/04/2026

Free to good home. Child’s swing and slide set. Call Dargaville Museum 094397555

Dargaville Museum will be open daily throughout Easter - from 9am to 4pm.
01/04/2026

Dargaville Museum will be open daily throughout Easter - from 9am to 4pm.

Free to a good home. Child’s swing and slide set. Call Dargaville Museum 094397555.Gone. Thanks all.
29/03/2026

Free to a good home. Child’s swing and slide set. Call Dargaville Museum 094397555.

Gone. Thanks all.

28/02/2026

Address

32 Mt Wesley Coast Road, Dargaville
Northland
0310

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

6494397555

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