SERVICES
MŌKAU
MUSEUM
The staff and volunteers at Mōkau Museum warmly invites visitors to conduct research within their extensive collections, offering support to locals, students, historians, and enthusiasts alike. The dedicated team is available to guide guests in exploring the rich history and cultural heritage displayed through a variety of artefacts and documents. Visitors are encouraged to reach out for assistance in navigating the museum's resources, which include historical materials and photographs that share the community's stories.
Recognizing that research can be both exciting and challenging, the museum fosters an open and welcoming environment, aiming to enrich the exploration experience. Staff members are ready to provide insights and help clarify various topics. The museum prioritizes facilitating a deeper understanding of local heritage, encouraging guests to engage thoughtfully with the materials.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
GENEALOGY
WHAKAPAPA
RESEARCH
REMINISCENCE
LEISURE
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DROP IN CENTRE
Volunteers staff the museum daily from 10 AM to 4 PM from Labor Day until June 1st, and they are available from 11 AM to 3 PM during the winter months. Feel free to stop by for a chat!
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH
The museum serves as a venue for community gatherings, and a local craft collective offers a selection of high-quality crafts for sale.
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DISCUSSIONS AND WORKSHOPS
At the Mōkau Museum, we offer a variety of engaging opportunities, including talks, events, symposia, workshops, and discussion groups. Each of these activities provides a chance for enriching experiences and meaningful interactions.
Loads of Drop-in Hours per week with experienced volunteers
Someone is here to help you every day of the week.
Support for people seeking information on whakapapa
Volunteers are on hand to assist with your whakapapa research. The museum is uniquely situated with Maniapoto to the north and Ngati Tama to the south.
Spiral binding
Have your important data spiral bound.
Book Booth
Internet
Laminating
Read it, leave it, swap it, take it! Free books for your reading pleasure can be found in our community phone booth just outside the Museum.
We offer free WIFI and computer time is available at low rates.
We can laminate your precious documents in A5, A4 and A3 sizes.
Genealogy/Whakapapa
Photocopying and Printing Services
Art Gallery
The museum is the ideal place to research your ancestry.
Bring your print material in for copying or we can also print from a USB drive or by sending documents to our email.
Come and browse our fantastic art exhibitions. The museum provides a calm, quiet environment where you can reflect at your leisure.