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Māori Museum

📍 MAORI MUSEUM, Rotorua, New Zealand
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Introduction

The Maori Museum refers to Rotorua Museum, housed in the Tudor-style Bath House of 1908 in the Government Gardens. Permanent galleries cover Maori culture, the geothermal resort era and the 1886 Tarawera eruption, with work by renowned Maori photographer Alfred Burton; the building has been closed since 2016 for structural work, so check official announcements.

Highlights

1
Bath House
The 1908 Tudor-style spa building.
2
Spa history
The rise of Rotorua's thermal tourism.
3
Burton photos
Precious Maori photographic archives.

🛈 Practical Info

LocationRotorua Museum, Government Gardens, New Zealand
Time neededDepending on opening
AdmissionDepending on opening

💡 Tips

Photograph the Bath House exterior while closed.
The Government Gardens are free to walk.
Follow the website for reopening news.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Māori Museum?

Photograph the Bath House exterior while closed. The Government Gardens are free to walk.