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  • Early Days

    Photos of the museum after the roof shingles are in place and prior to the chimney work. Goes to show just how much work it took to bring the museum building up…

    February 20, 2022
    From The Archives, Information
  • From The Archives – Historic Register

    Came across this recently, a Waitemata City Council publication dated 1977 prepared by Leigh A with the assistance of Jack Diamond and the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. The cover features a…

    February 20, 2022
    From The Archives, Information
  • 2020 Folk Museum Calendar

    The 2020 calendar has been out for a little time now and the remaining stock is dwindling. It has been so well received, thanks to all who have bought a copy. All…

    December 7, 2019
    Events, Information
  • Oratia School Visits the Museum

    We were very proud to have hosted the children, parents and teachers from the Oratia District School recently. More than 200 curious children in all enjoyed exploring the nooks and crannies of…

    June 29, 2019
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  • Working Bees

    It wasn’t the best of weather but a group of determined individuals got stuck into some serious cleaning and much needed sorting of the Museum and its collection. Still plenty more to…

    May 19, 2019
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  • Folk Museum Entry Upgrade

    Thanks again to Julian, our resident maintenance magician, the rear stairs have been replaced and so entry to the museum is safe once more. The tread detail is worth special mention. The…

    April 7, 2019
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  • Water Tank Update

    It was a long standing wish of Dave Harrés to replace the old and leaking corrugated iron water tank in the same style. He would now be delighted to hear the news…

    April 4, 2019
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Address 527 West Coast Road, Oratia Waitakere City

Hours - Open Monthly

2nd Sunday of the month 11:00AM–1:00PM

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