Kaikoura Museum is a state-of-the-art museum experience that showcases Kaikoura's diverse natural, cultural, and social history.
The museum is located in the landmark "craypot" building in Kaikoura's West End, across the road from the car park. Visitors can easily access the museum by car or on foot, as it is just a short walk from the West End shopping center. Tour and service coaches also stop at the bus stops adjacent to the museum.
The museum is open daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, except on Christmas Day and Good Friday. Admission prices are reasonable, and visitors can rest assured that their visit helps to pay for the museum's ongoing work, projects, and programs. Kaikoura Museum's long-term display is uniquely presented in an award-winning exhibition area that highlights the district's fascinating connection with the sea. Visitors can also check out the museum's research facilities for historians.
In addition to its long-term display, Kaikoura Museum regularly presents special exhibitions. Visitors can check out what exhibitions are currently showing and what events are coming up on the museum's website. The museum's modern and relaxed environment, coupled with its contemporary and fun approach to telling the stories of Kaikoura's natural, social, and cultural journey, make it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Visitors of all ages are welcome at Kaikoura Museum, and the museum is easily accessed with a baby buggy.
Visitors are encouraged to take photographs for personal use in the museum and share them on the museum's Facebook page. However, due to copyrights of Kaikoura Museum and others, visitors are not allowed to take direct photos of artworks or images in the museum's photograph collection. Filming is also not permitted, but visitors can talk to a staff member if they are unsure. In summary, Kaikoura Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the natural, social, and cultural history of Kaikoura, New Zealand.
The museum's impressive collections, exhibitions, events, and programs bring to life the richness of Kaikoura's unique heritage, inspiring visitors to explore and enjoy the district's diverse and colorful history. Kaikoura residents can enjoy half-price admission with proof, while Kaikoura Museum members can enter for free. Visitors can also rest assured that their visit helps to pay for the museum's ongoing work, projects, and programs.