Exhibitions
The Ōtaki Museum has hosted a wide range of exhibitions. They have had an Ōtaki focus and covered a mix of local people, activities, places and events. To find out more about some of the past exhibitions, the current exhibition, and future exhibitions please scroll down the page or click the buttons below.
Current exhibition
2025
This exhibition tells the story of how our town began and is the third in our series on the development of Ōtaki.
Photo Ref: Wedding party at the Jubilee Hotel about 1900.
Recent exhibitions
Below you can review some of the exhibitions the museum has hosted in the past. For further information about any of these past exhibitions, please contact us.
Phone 06 364 6886
Email admin@otakimuseum.co.nz
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2024
Te Whakaaturanga o Te Tahamoana o Ōtaki | Ōtaki Beach Exhibition
This exhibition about Ōtaki featured the beach settlement: from pā to baches and seaside villas.
April 2023 – early 2024
Te Wahi ara Tereina | The Railway
This exhibition told stories about the area of Ōtaki lying close to the Railway Station, and referred to by locals as “The Railway”.
Nov 21 - Apr 22 (part 2)
Ko Ōtaki Te Awa, Ko Ōtaki Te Kainga | Ōtaki is the River, Ōtaki is the Home
The second part of the River exhibition featured more stories of the Ōtaki community's relationship with the river:.
Opening Hours
Opening Hours
Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 10am - 2pm
except for public holidays.
Entry is FREE of charge
Phone 06 364 6886
Email admin@otakimuseum.co.nz
Visit 49 Main Street, Ōtaki
