Lakes District Museum

Lakes District Museum
Lakes District Museum interior
Lakes District Museum displays

The Lakes District Museum & Gallery showcases the history of the Queenstown Lakes District which spans 8,719 km2 from Makarora to Kingston. Set within three historical buildings on Buckingham Street, the museum is packed with an abundance of artefacts, displays and local stories.

Open every day (except Christmas Day), the museum artfully displays the history of tangata whenua, tough gold miners, and the hard-working settlers who paved the way for the thriving district we have today. Many displays are hands-on and appeal to all age groups. Explore the recreated grog shanty, Victorian schoolhouse and blacksmith’s workshop, and learn about the early social and cultural history of the district.

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Location

49 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown

Hours

Every day from 9:00am - 4:00pm

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More than a museum

In addition to the museum displays, the Lakes District Museum has an art gallery space that features works from local artists. There is also a gift store, information desk, a significant archive and photograph collection, as well as a dedicated research room. Access to the archives room is by appointment.
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Lakes District Museum displays

Great for groups, incentives and tours

The Museum caters for conferences, incentives and tour groups. School groups are also welcomed and there is a full-time education officer.
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