Welcome to our award-winning museum, home of the region's taonga and other treasures.
Pūrākau o Te Whenua explores the legends and tales of Te Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay. The special names given to hills, mountains, rivers, and streams of our region all tell a pūrākau (story) about the events and the people who lived on or near them.
If you’ve ever wondered about the story of Ngā Tohorā e Whitu (Seven Whales) or how Lake Waikaremoana or Te Mata o Rongokako got its name you will find all the answers here.
Free entry, open daily.
WhenMonday 29 April, 9:30am to 5:00pm
Tuesday 30 April, 9:30am to 5:00pm
CostRestrictions: All Ages
Free
WhereMTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
1 Tennyson St, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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