Taihape Museum

19/10/2026

Museum gardens looking very tidy after a Spring clean!

19/10/2026

In Taihape township on Wednesday 21st ?
Why not stop by & buy a raffle ticket outside HONDA....we will be there from 11am to 1pm.
Over $400 worth... from movie tickets to an outside heater, mans rub to string lights it's a mixed bag of wonderful!
Drawn before Labour Weekend!

17/10/2026

Explore what makes our museum special, you may be surprized!😉

12/10/2026

Do you LOVE Old stuff? .....interesting Taihape history? We are looking for another team player, a Custodian (a person that is responsible for protecting, caring for, or maintaining something) for our Sundays, only 3 hours a month working with another person you would be the smiling face of the Museum to welcome visitors, training provided. Please get in touch if you’re interested

11/10/2026

Taihape Museum is catering lunch for over 200 on the stop off of the New Zealand Silver Fern Rally on 3rd December 2026, and we need your help! We are seeking local businesses to sponsor or donate supplies — such as food, beverages & eco-friendly packaging.
Why Get Involved? Promote Your Business by: Displaying your logo to hundreds of rally attendees on event signage, & our social media channels local & regional.
Support Your Local Museum: Funds raised go directly toward preserving local history and community programs.
Ways to Support
*In-kind supplies: Food, drinks or packaging.
*Cash sponsorship: Direct support for event costs.
Get in touch today to feature your business!
Call: 0210 880 5952 Email: [email protected]

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04/10/2026

Bill Coleman with his horse & gig driving Sir Robert Muldoon to the opening of the new Mangaweka Rd 1979/1980.
We have this lovely gig on display but have a few loose parts.
Anyone interested in helping restore/polish it up? Get in touch😁

04/10/2026

WHAT a turn of events!! Our Winners of the jar have decided to
re-gift it back to the museum so we can increase the chances for someone else to win it & keep the fundraising going.😊

03/10/2026

TAIHAPE Museum open today 11am to 2pm. Get your raffle tickets today!

19/09/2026

Spring Fling has flung...thank you to All who came by & said "hello' brought a raffle ticket or Tried to Guess the Jelly Bean jar.
Our volunteers did an amazing job to make the day happen thank you to everyone :)
WE hope you had a great day out too!