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The strange death of an artist

Art lives long, life is short. That was the personal motto inscribed in the journal of James Forsyth, a writer, artist and wanderer who left behind some of the earliest paintings of Whakatāne, and who - on Saturday 10 July 1896 - was found dead in his humble shack at Ōhiwa, his head battered in, a hammer clutched in his hand.

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Boon and Sullivan Timber Merchants

Sir William Sullivan

Sir William “Big Bill” Sullivan wasn’t from Whakatane, but he certainly left his mark here. For more than a generation, his name was synonymous with the growth of the District and a gift he made to Whakatane in 1965 would become a lasting icon for the town and an inspiration to Maori and Pakeha alike. Not bad for a boy from Taranaki.

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Exhibitions and Events

Current and upcoming exhibitions at 'Te Kōputu a te Whanga a Toi' galleries and 'Te Whare Taonga o Taketake - Whakatāne Museum Collections and Research'.

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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.

Research

The Museum offers a wide range of resources and services both onsite and increasingly online for researchers, students and the public.

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You can support the Whakatāne Museum in many ways, including donations and bequests.

Sponsors

The Museum is very grateful for the support of generous organisations who have helped make the museum the success it is today.

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About the Whakatāne Museum

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.

Museum Background

The origins of the museum date to 1933, with the formation of the Bay of Plenty Māori and Historical Research Society.

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Whakatāne Museum and Research Centre

07 306 0505

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07 306 0509