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Rotorua Museum

Government Gardens, Rotorua, New Zealand
64 7 349 4350
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Ranked #8 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
Type: History Museums, Art Museums, Museums
Fee: Yes
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Perth
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

Great architecture and brilliant historic, educational and insightful museum. Fun movie experience. Respectful veteran memorial. Cultural representation. Suitable for all ages with gaming room to keep youngsters interested.

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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

have been a few times and loved the wearable arts that were on exibition the first time i went, was disappointed the second time when it wasnt there. cute little cafe that has gluten free foods too

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australia
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Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

the history of the spa building is fascinating and well represented by the written information and displays; the Maori museum was also very well presented and takes hours to see properly. Allow at least 3 hours for all

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Paris, France
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

The movie experience about Tarawera eruption was great... Really enjoyed the guided tour and was very good to know about maori culture...

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Perfect entertainment for a rainy day in Rotorua. The movie experience about Tarawera eruption was great, although if you're from Christchurch be warned that the theatre shakes like an earthquake during the movie - warn your kids. The bathhouse was fascinating - they've done a great job of bringing it back to life. The other displays were also well done,... More

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Feilding, New Zealand
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9 attraction reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Like the title I would have stayed for hours, two hours not quite enough, it is worth visiting. The ANZAC Maori Battalion display moving. Thank you.

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Cool old building but we didn't learn a lot. Hopefully the steep entry fee will go towards updating some of the dated exhibits. Worth a visit more for the architecture and history than anything else. Creepy Maori exhibit, we were pleased there was some water there for us to cleanse the tapu, Creepy old baths too, and we never did... More

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

I dont really know what I came away with knowing, staff seemed to be pleasant, but I dont know what I learnt!

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Pretoria, South Africa
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23 attraction reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

we usually do not visit museums but were pleasantly surprised at the Rotarua Museum - it is interesting and the video played with the earthquake simulation is great. Views of the gardens from the top are great too. Would recommed a visit to the museum - does not take alot of time too.

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Pirongia, New Zealand
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21 reviews 21 reviews
10 attraction reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

What a gorgeous old building - we did not realise it was the museum until we drove past and curiousity made me want to look. My son and I loved it we could have spent a lot more time there but the teenage daughter did not enjoy it so much. Well worth the visit.

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