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invite you to discover the essence of Rotorua; its people, culture
and volcanic landscape. Let us share with you the great stories and
legends that have shaped the past and present of this fascinating
region.
As
winner of ‘Best Heritage Attraction’ at the 2000, 2001
& 2002 New Zealand Tourism Awards, Rotorua Museum is the perfect
place to start your Rotorua adventure.
Permanent
Exhibitions
Rotorua
Bath House - Visit a place where patients were encouraged to bathe
in electrifying currents!
In the early part of this century it wasn’t the All Blacks,
the kiwi or Black Magic that New Zealand was famous for. It was
Rotorua’s Bath House - the New Zealand government’s first
investment in the fledgling tourism industry.
A
building with a fascinating and sometimes bizarre past, the Bath
House is New Zealand’s most photographed building and an architectural
icon in itself.
In
this award-winning exhibition you can recapture the heyday of the
“Great South Seas Spa” as our building was once known.
Discover why people (including a surprising range of celebrities)
came from all over the world to investigate the curative powers
of the treatments administered right here in Rotorua’s Bath
House.
Discover
the spiritual world of Te Arawa. Te Arawa are tangata whenua
(original inhabitants) of the Rotorua District. In this stunning
exhibition you are invited to journey through time with the people
of Te Arawa, from the ancient homeland of Hawaiki through to modern
day Rotorua.
Tarawera
- Te Maunga Tapu. The eruption of Mt Tarawera. In this exhibition
you can learn much more about this great story. Discover the geological
origins of the area, trace the development of the tourism industry
in New Zealand, and experience the drama of the eruption and its
tragic aftermath.
AKE!
AKE! The story of B Company of 28 Maori Battalion. Learn about
B Company of 28 Maori Battalion and its epic battles in Greece,
Crete, North Africa and Italy during World War II.
Changing
Exhibitions & Events. We pride ourselves on maintaining
a diverse range of contemporary Exhibitions & Events showcasing
the works of local, national and international artists and photographers.
Tarawera
Legacy Package (click
for more info)
(includes
Rotorua Museum, Buried Village & Whakarewarewa Village Tours)
SELF DRIVE & SHUTTLE SERVICE
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