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Wanganui Collegiate School Museum
The Wanganui Collegiate School was founded in 1854 and has over 156 years of colourful history, much of which is preserved in this Museum for the enjoyment of the community.
The collection consists of papers, plans, documents, trophies, minute books, memorabilia, uniforms, programmes photos and DVDs of drama and musical productions, sporting records, Old Boys' war records, newspaper clippings and many wonderful photographs.
All record the evolution and progress of Wanganui Collegiate School from the very early days of the 'First School' established in 1854, to the 'Old School' (1870-1910) through to the 'New School' on the present site from 1911 to today.
A full collection of the School magazine, the 'Collegian', from the first issue in 1883 to the present day gives a great insight into the life and times at the School and Wanganui.
The collection consists of papers, plans, documents, trophies, minute books, memorabilia, uniforms, programmes photos and DVDs of drama and musical productions, sporting records, Old Boys' war records, newspaper clippings and many wonderful photographs.
All record the evolution and progress of Wanganui Collegiate School from the very early days of the 'First School' established in 1854, to the 'Old School' (1870-1910) through to the 'New School' on the present site from 1911 to today.
A full collection of the School magazine, the 'Collegian', from the first issue in 1883 to the present day gives a great insight into the life and times at the School and Wanganui.
Collection Type
Art, History
Contact Details
 | WCS Museum Trust, c/o Wanganui Collegiate School, Private Bag 3002, Wanganui 4540 |
 | (64) 06 345 2634 or 0274 812 324. (Contact details for WCS Museum Trust Chairman, Richard Bourne) |
 | 64 6 349 0280 |
 | wcs_museum@xtra.co.nz |
 | The WCS Musuem is administered by a registered Charitable Trust and staffed by volunteers. |
Visitor Information
 | Wanganui Collegiate School, Liverpool Street, Wanganui, New Zealand |
 | Open on request during School hours, on all major School weekends, and at other times by prior arrangment by emailing wcs_museum@xtra.co.nz or calling 0274 812 324 (Richard Bourne). |
 | Free, although donations or purchase of memorabila gratefully appreciated. |
Facilities
Museum Brochures; Guided tours of the Museum and School (by arrangement); Research facilities; School Registers; Old Boy and Old Girl records; Memorabilia and souvenirs; artifacts and objects; and over 50,000 photos covering all years from 1881 (scanned copies available for purchase).
