Mon, 19/06/2023 - 9:00am to Sat, 26/08/2023 - 1:00pm
This stunning exhibition brings together for the first time a collection of Ngāti Awa wāhine whose varied artworks draw on Ngāti Awa customs, values, practices and connections to the Pacific.
Update 22/08: Please note that our Kaitiaki Taonga / Collections Care Technician is unwell and isolating at home, so this workshop will be postponed until further notice. Museum staff will offer guided tours of the collections to anyone who turns up tomorrow, and will also take contact details and general object enquiries to be followed up. Tēnā koe i ngākaunui mai / Thanks for your understanding.
From kākahu to candelabras, learn about simple ways to care for treasured family heirlooms at home.
Current and upcoming exhibitions at 'Te Kōputu a te Whanga a Toi' galleries and 'Te Whare Taonga o Taketake - Whakatāne Museum Collections and Research'.
The Whakatāne Museum houses over 600,000 items in its collections and offers a wide range of resources and services for researchers, students and the public.
Whakatāne Museum and Arts runs an exciting Kaiārahi / Visitor Host programme in the galleries at Te Kōputu a te Whanga a Toi — Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre.
The Whakatāne Museum is located in the Eastern Bay of Plenty and serves the Whakatāne District and the Mataatua rohē. The museum operates over two premises.
