Waimarino Museum

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Address: 101 Seddon St, Raetihi

Website: Waimarino Museum website

Hours Open:

Sunday: 2pm–4pm

Closed on Public Holidays

Venue Types: Museum

The Waimarino museum is housed in the old Raetihi railway station. This building was decommissioned when the rail line to Raetihi was taken out of service in 1968. Other buildings on the grounds are the old jail cells and police stables. Although they are full of memorabilia from times long gone, each building still retains it's original flavour. The jail cells with their heavy doors, large bolts and prisoner-viewing windows are especially interesting to young children raised in more tolerant times!

The railway station building is the main area of display for photographs, news clippings, household and work items and many other treasures from the Ruapehu district's colourful past.

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sjmcd 2 years ago

Times now Sunday only 1- 4 pm.
Check out the New building - courtesy of the NZ Lotteries Commission Grant.
Keep playing the game!
The volunteer team are happy to open the complex for you by appointment, whether for small or large groups. Donations are encouraged to support the work of the volunteers. eg. the recent painting of buildings withinn the complex.
Call President: Bernice Frost 06 3854691
or Secretary: Val Littlewood 06 3854587 to arrange your visit.
At least some advance notice is recommended. Thank you for your interest. Meetings are held monthly, and we always need more volunteers to share the bequeathed history & education entrusted to us as an organisation, and as a community. Secondary School age upwards, may be considered to be responsible assistants. We look forward to hearing from you and your friends for any of the above interests.

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