Visit | Toro mai
About
Location
We are a registered Charitable Trust that preserves, conserves, stores and displays the historic and noteworthy items of the area to the highest standards with the support of Museums Aotearoa and Te Papa National Services Te Paerangi.
With these leading national organisations, the Western Bay Museum has developed into the unique sector leading and well-respected establishment it is today.
Hours
Address:
The Old Fire Station
32 Main Road
Katikati 3129
New Zealand
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday
10am — 4pm
Saturday and Sunday
& Public Holidays
11am — 3pm
Closed: Good Friday, Anzac Day (morning), Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Free entry to all walk-in visitors.
Museum Experiences such as Public Programmes, Education Programmes + some events have a charge.
Looking to make the most of our museum? Take one of our guided tours!
One of our professional guides will take you on a guided tour of our exhibitions for half an hour, providing a wonderful overview of the many exhibitions on display. Must be booked in at manager@westernbaymuseum.nz Minimum of 8 guests - $5.00 per person
Plenty of parking is available in Katikati township.
There is a public car park opposite the museum behind the Katikati Memorial Hall accessed via Talisman Drive.
We are wheelchair friendly with accessible facilities and bathroom.
Our loading zone and drop off area is at the front door of the museum.
Photography is widely encouraged! There are plenty of great things to take pictures of both inside and outside the museum.
Please note though that some taonga (treasures) on display may not be photographed for cultural reasons. For ease in identifying these, we’ve placed a “no photography” icon next to these objects.
Admission
Guided Tours
Parking
Accessibility
Photography
