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• 28 Shearman Street, Waimate, South Canterbury
• Collection TypeHistoric Site, History, Maritime, Military, Natural History, Open Air, Technology
• WebsiteClick here
• Contact museum by email
• Phone NumberMuseum: 64 3 689-7832 Archives: 64 3 689-7842
  
• Postal Address28 Shearman Street, Waimate, South Canterbury
• Hours of OperationMuseum: 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
  
• Admission ChargesBy Donation
• Other FacilitiesArchives Email Address: waimatearchives@xtra.co.nz

About our collection

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.