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Lakes District Museum

Arrowtown , New Zealand

Last verified: Oct 5, 2025 Source confidence: Medium Sources: Google • Wikidata

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Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Phone
03 442 1824
Website
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Address
49 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown 9302, New Zealand

About this museum

Nestled in the historic gold mining village of Arrowtown, this compact museum offers a compelling glimpse into the region's pioneering past. Visitors can explore exhibits showcasing early settler life, Māori heritage, and the dramatic gold rush era that transformed this Central Otago landscape. Entry is free, allowing travelers to delve into local history within a charming, intimate setting that captures the spirit of New Zealand's frontier days.

Admission and verification

Free admission every day. We combine official or place-listing data with public cultural datasets when available, then flag pages that may need a fresh check before you travel.

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Visit notes

  • Free admission every day
  • Today: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM -
  • Plan for around 90 minutes
  • Verified Oct 5, 2025

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Confirm admission

Free admission every day; confirm with the museum or map listing if plans are time-sensitive.

Check hours

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM -

Plan the route

49 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown 9302, New Zealand

Accessibility

Wheelchair access is reported for this venue.

Listing quality

  • 3 public sources linked
  • Official website available
  • Map listing available
  • Photo preview available
  • 4.5 rating from 1,096 reviews

Opening hours

Monday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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