Firth Tower Museum
The home of this rural museum is an authentically furnished farm homestead and worker's cottage circa 1900, which is the site of the headquarters of the Matamata Estate (1865-1904) founded by J C Firth. Photography: Elizabeth Dodd
Contact Details
Firth Tower Historical Museum 266a Tower Road RD1 Matamata 3400
64-7-888 8369
Firth Tower Museum Manager 021 243 0572
Visitor Information
Tower Road, RD1, Matamata 3400
Mon, Thurs, Fri 9am-3pm Sat, Sun 10am-4pm Tues & Wed closed (Museum will open on Tues or Wed for pre-booked tours and groups)
Adults $10 Children (5-16yrs) $5 Seniors (65+) $5 Groups $4.50pp Tea/Coffee $2 Motorhomes (powered) $12 Motorhomes (unpowered) $6
Facilities
Wheelchair access
Reference library
Parking
Function space
Guided tour
Public programmes
Toilets
Other Facilities
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