Akaroa Museum

Akaroa Museum

Brief Description

Akaroa Museum reflects the varied and colourful history of Banks Peninsula. The Peninsula supported a significant Maori population and the collections and displays tell some of the exciting stories of Kai Tahu, the people of the land. Social History-The Museum tells the stories of the early whalers, French and German immigrants from 1840, and subsequent settlers. Three heritage buildings-the Langlois-Eteveneaux cottage (early 1840’s), the Customs House (early 1850’s) and the Court House (1878) are part of the Akaroa Museum complex. ‘The Long Harbour-a 20 minute DVD presentation tells of the volcanic origins of Akaroa and it’s settlement. The permanent collection includes a complete edition of the Akaroa Mail from 1876, nineteenth and twentieth century costume, photographic and family history archives. Right in the centre of Akaroa. The Museum also has a great gift shop with excellent cards, books and Maori carvings.

Detailed Information

Maori, colonial and contemporary displays — 20 minute film on Akaroa 'the long harbour' — three historic buildings (including the Langlois-Eteveneaux House and the Custom House).
Open every day.
Winter hours 10.30-4.00pm.
Summer hours 10.30-4.30pm.
Admission Adults $4 Children $1 Family $8 Students and Seniors $3.50

Linda Wallace
Phone: +64-3-3041013
71 Rue Lavaud

Email: akaroa.museum@ccc.govt.nz

Akaroa District Promotions | 80 Rue Lavaud | Akaroa | Phone 03 304 7816