Museums in Whakatāne
This overview contains all museums in and around Whakatāne. Curious about which museums there are in Whakatāne? These are the museums:
Discover the best museums in Whakatāne and find out about the things to see and to do, exhibitions, opening hours, prices and discounts in the list of museums in Whakatāne, or apply filters and navigate through the map.
Whakatāne is a coastal town located in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand's North Island. Known as the sunshine capital of New Zealand due to its high annual sunshine hours, the town has deep cultural significance for the Māori people. It is the ancestral home of the Ngāti Awa iwi (tribe) and takes its name from an important historical event involving the chief Wairaka.
The town serves as a gateway to significant natural and cultural attractions, including Whakaari/White Island and numerous archaeological sites. Whakatāne's rich history is preserved through its museums and cultural centers, which showcase both Māori heritage and European settlement history. The town maintains strong connections to its maritime heritage and continues to be an important center for both commercial fishing and cultural tourism.
This overview contains all museums in and around Whakatāne. Curious about which museums there are in Whakatāne? These are the museums:
Unfortunately we don’t know about any current exhibitions in and around Whakatāne.
Unfortunately we don’t know about any discount passes in Whakatāne.