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Aratoi: Heritage and Museums

Masterton/Museums
Masterton
Exhibitions & Displays, Public Programmes, Events, Education Programmes. Disabled access, onsite cafe, easy parking.

Directions :

Cnr Bruce & Dixon Streets, Masterton

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Open 7 days 10am - 4.30pm

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Entry by donation, unless otherwise specified

Phone :

06 3700001

Email Address :

marcus@aratoi.co.nz

Web Site :

http://www.aratoi.co.nz

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Telling the stories of who we are, where we came from & where we might go. Purpose built museum - stories of the region, NZ & International Art, fostering creativity, discussion & expression.

Mt Bruce Pioneer Museum

Masterton/Museums
Masterton

Directions :

State Highway 2, 18km North of Masterton.

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Open 9am - 4.30pm daily

Prices :

Admission $5 Group Concessions.

Phone :

06 3725859

Email Address :

h.christensen@xtra.co.nz

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Extensive, private museum, with over 3, 000 items on display. *Early NZ farming.

Pointon Collection of Cars and Costume

Masterton/Museums
Masterton
EscortedTours

Directions :

From north Masterton, take the Castlepoint (Te Ore Ore) road out of town. Soon after crossing the Ruamahanga River, McKinstry Rd is 2nd on the right. Museum is about 500m further.

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Open daily 10am - 4pm

Prices :

$6 adult $5 groups >20 $2 children

Phone :

06 3786710

Email Address :

pointonmotors@xtra.co.nz

Web Site :

www.pointoncollection.co.nz

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Vintage cars and automobilia in antique garage setting along with costumes (1860-1960). Shown in period setting. Personally escorted tours include museum complex, garden and craft shop.

Shear Discovery Museum

Masterton/Museums
Masterton
Informative exhibitions include - Golden Shears Hall of Champions; stories of past, present & future; the spinning & weaving process

Directions :

12 Dixon Street, Masterton. *Opposite Queen Elizabeth Park

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Daily - 10am to 4pm

Prices :

$5 adult $2 child - 5 to 14 yrs $10 family - 2 adults & 2 children Group concessions

Phone :

06 3788008

Email Address :

officesolutions@xtra.co.nz

Web Site :

http://www.sheardiscovery.co.nz

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Preserving & fostering the industry, culture & sport of shearing in New Zealand. The complex is housed in two relocated, century-old historic woolsheds. Shearing & spinning demonstrations by arrangement.

The Wheelwright Shop

Masterton/Museums
Masterton
Workshop tours

Directions :

From Masterton: Follow signs to Gladstone/Longbush 15-20mins. Shop is on LHS just after the school. From Martinborough: Go out past the golf course onto Hinakura Rd. 10 mins from town turn left for Longbush continuing to Gladstone. From South: Turn r

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By appointment

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06 3727080

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Experience the ancient art of the wheelwright.

Vintage Aviation Museum

Masterton/Museums
Masterton

Directions :

Hood aerodrome, South Road, Masterton. 06 3709084

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06 3773466 Hanger

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The Sport and Vintage Aviation Society has a small collection of vintage aircraft. You can take a flight by joining the club. Open most weekends.

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Aratoi: Heritage and Museums

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Mt Bruce Pioneer Museum

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Pointon Collection of Cars and Costume

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Shear Discovery Museum

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The Wheelwright Shop

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Vintage Aviation Museum

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