Museum
The West Coast Historical Museum is located in the Carnegie Building, on the corner of Tancred and Hamilton Streets, Hokitika.
The West Coast's illustrious past of pounamu (greenstone), gold mining and pioneer settlement are all well represented in the Museum collection. The Museum also has an excellent family and local history research centre; material includes West Coast books, a Pioneer Family Register, photographs, newspapers, biographical notes and much more.
The Museum is open every day except Christmas day, during the following hours:
| November–April | Mon-Sun | 9.30am-5.00pm |
| May-October | Mon-Fri | 9.30am-5.00pm |
| Sat-Sun | 10.00am-2.00pm |
The Research Centre is open Monday to Friday, during the following hours:
| November–April | Mon-Fri | 1.00pm-4.00pm |
| May-October | Mon-Fri | 1.00pm-4.00pm |
An appointment is necessary. The Research Centre is closed on public holidays.
| Admission Charges | |
| Local residents | free (ID required) |
| Adult visitors | $5.00 |
| Child (under 15) | free |
| Group concession | negotiable |
| Entry for exhibitions | as advertised |
Contact Details:
The West Coast Historical Museum, The Carnegie Centre, Corner of Tancred and Hamilton Streets, PO Box 171, Hokitika 7842.
| Telephone: | 03 755 6898 |
| Email: | enquiries@hokitikamuseum.co.nz |
Location http://www.westlanddc.govt.nz/index.cfm/1,404,0,0,html
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