Waimate Museum
Formerly the Waimate Courthouse (1879-1979), the Museum, which is set within a garden setting is part of a complex consisting of 12 separate buildings housing an extensive range of exhibits depicting the Waimate District. The Archive research facilities include local government records, local history books, newspapers, documents and photographs.
Collection Type
Historic Site, History, Maritime, Military, Natural History, Open Air, Technology
Contact Details
 | 28 Shearman Street, Waimate, South Canterbury |
 | Museum: 64 3 689-7832 Archives: 64 3 689-7842 |
 | www.waimatedc.govt.nz/Waimate/Attractions/WaimateHistoricalMuseum.htm |
 | wtemus@xtra.co.nz |
Visitor Information
 | 28 Shearman Street, Waimate, South Canterbury, New Zealand |
 | Museum: Mondays - closed, Tuesday-Friday 1-4pm, Saturday 1-3pm (mid December to end of March), Sunday and Public Holidays 1-3pm Archives: Tuesday - Thursday 1:30-4pm |
 | By Donation |
Facilities
Archives Email Address: waimatearchives@xtra.co.nz
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