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Puke
Ariki is an exciting achievement in amalgamation of museum, library and
visitor information research centre in the world today. Described by New
Zealand's Prime Minister as "setting new bench marks for the delivery
of regional heritage and information services in New Zealand", it has
won multiple awards for design, delivery, technology, innovation and architecture.
It is a first-stop for all visitors to Taranaki.
Puke
Ariki is a portal to the past, present and future and tells the stories
of Taranaki through changing exhibitions, displays, collections, an exceptional
award winning website and interactive technology. Puke Ariki engages and
informs people of all ages and cultures and offers the convenience of
accessibility by having New Plymouth's I Site at the main entrance. Located
in the heart of city, it is a blue chip facility of the New Plymouth District
Council.
Hours:
Monday-Friday
9am-6pm
Wednesday
9am-9pm
Saturday
& Sunday 9am-5pm
Closed
Christmas Day
Book
Tours on +64 6 7596060. Free of Charge
Restaurants:
- Arborio
Restaurant & Taranaki Daily News Café
- Contemporary
Italian influenced menu
- Arborio
9am till late Taranaki Daily News Café 9am till 6pm
Paid
Parking Available underneath Puke Ariki
Special
Attractions:
Visitor
Information Centre i-Site, Vivid Retail Store, all library facilities,
research facilities, Discover it! children’s centre, Temporary Exhibitions
Gallery, Lane & Wall Galleries, disabled services.
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