Hawke's Bay Museum

Hawke's Bay Museum

Hawke's Bay Museum is located in the Hawke's Bay region on New Zealand’s North Island. Established in 1936, it is a museum that combines stories, heritage, art, and handicrafts — a great place to explore New Zealand’s artistic and cultural history.

The museum’s collection has been acquired through purchases or donations, and now boasts over 100,000 items, making it rich and diverse. These collections serve as important resources for display, education, and preservation. They range from precious ancient artifacts to uniquely styled modern artworks, including clothing, textiles, wood carvings, images, Māori-related items, social history objects, and utilitarian art pieces — offering an overwhelming array of exhibits.

Hawke's Bay Museum & Art Gallery

Why go: One of New Zealand’s most distinctive museums

Continent where the attraction is located: Oceania

Country/region where the attraction is located: New Zealand

Province/state where the attraction is located: Hawke's Bay Region