Lakes District Museum — Arrowtown, New Zealand
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Dunbar Loop
S 44° 56.312 E 168° 49.995
59G E 329044 N 5021593
Housed in two joined buildings, the Lakes District Museum provides a comprehensive overview of the cultural history of Queenstown Lakes District Council. It includes an art gallery with regular rotating exhibits.
Waymark Code: WM833D
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 01/18/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member MikeGolfJ3
Views: 5

This well appointed museum discusses the gold rush heritage of Arrowtown, Queenstown, and surrounding area. Housed in an old Bank of New Zealand building and an adjacent structure there are a lot artifacts that will delight anyone interested in local history.
Theme:
Cultural History


Street Address:
49 Buckingham Street Arrowtown


Food Court: no

Gift Shop: yes

Hours of Operation:
8:30am - 5pm everyday except Christmas Day


Cost: 5.00 (listed in local currency)

Museum Size: Small

Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

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