Whakaritea tō toro mai Plan your visit
We are located at 49 Main Street, Ōtaki in the historic former Bank of New Zealand building (1918), right in the centre of town.
The museum is open Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 10am – 2pm, except public holidays.
Entry to the museum is free of charge.
Koha is welcome and supports exhibitions, journals, education programmes, and collection care.
Ngā kaupapa o te wā What’s on
The museum hosts talks, community events, exhibition launches, and heritage activities throughout the year. Events include:
- New exhibition launches
- Heritage clue hunts
- Book releases and journal launches
Our volunteers also welcome education sessions, guided exhibition tours, and heritage activities for schools, kura, and community groups.
Te whakaaturanga o nāianei Current exhibition
At Ōtaki Heritage, we are passionate about preserving the history of our town and sharing it with the world. Our engaging exhibitions and access to heritage collections and resources help raise awareness of the unique heritage of Ōtaki. Come visit us and discover the fascinating stories and rich culture of our town.
Te Tāone o Ōtaki: 1920 – 1989
Ōtaki Town: 1920 – 1989
Our current exhibition tells the story of how Ōtaki developed and changed through the 20th century — the fourth in our series on the development of the town. Themes include commerce and industry, new services provided, organising for community benefit, Whakatupuranga Rua Mano: Generation 2000, education and health, impacts of overseas wars and some of the people who had an impact on the town.
Explore our past exhibitions, online exhibits, and photo galleries.
