Friends of Ōpōtiki Museum

Friends of Ōpōtiki Museum The Opotiki Museum is a three storied modern building bringing a glimpse of our past to life, for future generations to enjoy, and reflect.

the opotiki museum is a three storied building situated in the main street of Opotiki. On the ground floor there is an extensive collection of emplements and vehicles. Displays highlighting saddler, printing, candlemaking, shearing, engineering, the dairy industry and a barber shop complete the ground floor. Early pioneer photographs and an exhibition focused on the importance of shipping in early

Opotiki occupy the mezzanine floor, while twelve heritage rooms trace history from the arrival of pioneers to the 1930s on the Elvira Sundell third floor, along with the Whakatohea Reserch and Archives Taonga [treasures of the past]. Welcome to Opotikis Shalfoon and Francis grocery and hardware store, opened in the late 1800s and finally closing in 2000. Now the store is an extension of the new museum. The 100 year old shelves and original fittings are packed with countless grcery tins and jars. Posters and tins advertising signs promote dozens of bygone brands. It`s a quiet sensation, a treasure trove of N Zs shopping history

A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY THROUGH THE PAST.

An interesting job for one of our Volunteers in the Opotiki museum. Patching up and repairing a couple of very antique h...
22/10/2025

An interesting job for one of our Volunteers in the Opotiki museum. Patching up and repairing a couple of very antique hand puppets.

29/09/2025

Just wondering if there is anyone who might have 6 wooden dining chairs to kindly donate to our Opotiki museum or we could possibly pay an amount if necessary.
Please msg us or phone the museum on 07 3155193 & ask to speak to Judy.

This has just come into the museum, how interesting. Grown locally.
26/03/2025

This has just come into the museum, how interesting. Grown locally.

Volunteering at the museum is always interesting each week. I've learnt about our old currency of pounds & pennies while...
20/03/2025

Volunteering at the museum is always interesting each week.
I've learnt about our old currency of pounds & pennies while sorting money that has been donated. I have met interesting people who have lived in Opotiki forever and know such interesting history about our town. I meet international visitors and get to tell them about our amazing world class museum.
Then on some days I even get to do the odd bit of sewing on vintage dolls and other unique things as I help to restore them as do many others who volunteer in other ways to make our museum amazing.

Raffle was drawn by the Opotiki police, winning numbers are 336 1st, 172 2nd, 84 3rd
19/12/2024

Raffle was drawn by the Opotiki police, winning numbers are 336 1st, 172 2nd, 84 3rd

Available for Sale at the Museum.Stunning Stag photograph framed $100 and the little bird $300
07/12/2024

Available for Sale at the Museum.
Stunning Stag photograph framed $100 and the little bird $300

The Opo Girls on Wheels arrived in true fashion and had a lovely few hours at the Guy Nicols museum. The invitation had ...
20/11/2024

The Opo Girls on Wheels arrived in true fashion and had a lovely few hours at the Guy Nicols museum. The invitation had been extended to friends & Family so we had a great turn out of around 35 people.
Everyone enjoyed the cuppa and seating in the garden area to catch up on the olden days.
Cheers Diane

The Opotiki Museum has a wonderful Raffle, 3 Prizes. $2 per ticket or 3 tickets for $5 Drawn 17th December 2024First Pr...
13/11/2024

The Opotiki Museum has a wonderful Raffle, 3 Prizes.
$2 per ticket or 3 tickets for $5 Drawn 17th December 2024
First Prize: Lovely Stag canvas print, $150 New World vouchers, electric jug, folding camp chairs, Chemist basket, Car cleaning products, umbrella & more: Value $600
Second Prize: Beach Mat, Opotiki Book, Cooler Bag, Sweets, Watch, Cap & Beanie, Nail Gift set, Body Pamper set & more: Value $260
Third Prize: Wooden chopping board, Hairdresser Voucher, Bubble blower, Beach Mat, Kids Stuff, Opotiki History Book & Museum vouchers & more: Value $245
Many Thanks to our wonderful sponsors & donations for this fabulous Raffle. 100% Electrical, Mitre 10, New World, Bait & Tackle, Margaret's Gift shop, Sandy at Guthrie Bowron, 123 Good Day shop, Harcourts, Mitsubishi Motors, Ta-Tanga Whenua, Tarn Wilson Hairdresser, Opotiki Pharmacy, Bridie & Ray Wilson, Maurice & Judy Forbes, Marilyn & Paul Robertson

Address

123 Church Street
Opotiki
3122

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+6473155193

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