Come learn about the town we love

Visit the Mangawhai Museum

Opening hours

Museum and Shop Hours 10am - 4pm daily*

Museum Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, January 1st, January 2nd, and ANZAC Day

*Private visits to the museum and shop outside of these hours may be arranged by emailing manager@mangawhai-museum.org.nz

Current Special ExhibitionTall Ship, Big Dreams,” running 12 October 2023 to 12 March 2024.

Admission

  • $ 12 Adult

  • $ 6 Seniors and Students

  • $ 3 Children under 10

  • $20 Family Pass (2 adults and up to 4 children)

  • $30 Adult Annual Pass (Become a Friend)

  • $50 Family Annual Pass (Become Friends)

Unlimited visits at no additional charge for Friends of the Museum (+up to 3 children)

For more information visit: Friends of the Museum Membership click for more information

Parking

Plenty of car and coach parking available

Facilities

Bathrooms

Wheelchair Access

Changing Table

Private Function Facilities

Cafe

Museum Shop

Gifts

Jewellery

Puzzles

Toys

Local Books

Clothing

Local and New Zealand Made

For Caravans

Campervan waste station 

Potable water is available at nearby holiday parks

Sorry, no Freedom Camping on-site

Location

Corner of Molesworth Drive and Thelma Road, Mangawhai Heads

Across the carpark from the Historic Village

Travel times

From Mangawhai Village 3 minutes 
From Auckland Harbour Bridge 80 minutes 
From Whangarei 60 minutes