Coromandel Mining & History Museum - Coromandel Town, New Zealand
S 36° 45.217 E 175° 30.156
60H E 366334 N 5931413
A small museum situated at 841 Rings Road, Coromandel Town.
Waymark Code: WM8Q33
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 04/30/2010
Views: 3
Coromandel School of Mines Museum dating back to 1898. It was originally created for 60 students, however the school closed in 1936 and was opened as a museum in 1957. The old jail house from 1905 was moved to the site and now stands behind the museum building.
Theme:
History of the area, gold mining, kauri milling and farming.
Street Address:
841 Rings Road,
Coromandel Town,
North Island,
New Zealand.
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: no
Hours of Operation:
Open 7 days over summer 10am-4pm. Sat & Sun 1.30-4pm Winter.
Cost: 3.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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