We’ll be closed Friday 10 July because of the Matariki holiday but should be open as usual Thursday 9th and Saturday 11th July, 10am – 2pm

We’re launching a new exhibition about the early development of Ōtaki town: Te Tāone o Ōtaki: 1920 – 1989 / Ōtaki Town: 1920 – 1989. It includes themes such as changes in land use, community organisations, public amenities such as banks, library, theatre and municipal hall, iwi revitalisation, impacts of war, schools, churches, hospitals. Industry, people who had an impact on the town. The exhibition follows our earlier exhibition about the town from 1843 – 1920 and covers th

Have you seen our current exhibition, Mai i te Kāinga ki te Tāona Iti – Wāhanga 1: 1843 – 1920 / From Kāinga to Village – Part 1: 1843 – 1920, yet? If not, this is your last chance to view it as it closes Saturday, 9 May. St Peter Chanel Convent School concert party, 1902 We’re open: Thursday – Saturday 10am – 2pm.

The museum will be closed on Good Friday 3 April. We’ll be open as usual Thursday 2nd and Saturday 4th April, 10am -2pm.

Part 2 of the journal index has been updated to include the latest issue, volume 46. You can find it using this link: https://www.otakiheritage.org.nz/_files/ugd/728f1f_c2fffd3e238440878984e22e5e80894e.pdf Journals are available through these Ōtaki outlets: the PostShop, downtown Bookshop, Books & Co and the Museum. Or just order them using our website: Journals | Otaki Heritage

We were part of the very successful Kāpiti Heritage Clue Hunt again this year. We had 155 visitors over three days, with people coming from all over Kāpiti and some from further afield. As usual the pianola was a hit with children and adults. Our volunteers did a great job welcoming visitors and sharing some of our Ōtaki stories. A visitor enjoying the pianola

Summer visitors at the Ōtaki Beach skating rink, 1950s Online exhibits are a new feature of our website, with photos from our collection showing aspects of the rich history of Ōtaki. They include life at the beach, sport, market gardening, health facilities and hotels. You can also scroll through these at the museum too, and we plan to add more exhibits over time. https://www.otakiheritage.org.nz/online-exhibits