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Research Centre

The museum has a great collection of treasures and its photograph and archives collection are an important resource for historians and genealogists.

Researchers can make written requests or visit the research centre in person although an appointment is required in order to avoid disappointment.

The Hokitika Museum’s resources include biographical & subject indexes, various records relating to births, deaths and marriages, school registers, newspapers (including many that are not on-line), rates books, reference library, photographs (more than 20,000 of them!) and much more. Please ask and we will do our best to assist.

Charges Reseach entry charge $5 Written requests: $50 per hour (minimum charge of $25). Initial enquiry free. Copies of photographs cost from $18 to $40 depending on the size of the image required.

Contact us

The Archives & Research Centre is open Monday to Friday 1.00 p.m to 4.00 p.m (closed public holidays) and an appointment is required.

Hokitika Museum
17 Hamilton Street
P O Box 171
Hokitika 7842
P: +64 3 755 6898
E: enquiries@hokitikamuseum.co.nz

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