Akaroa Museum

Akaroa Museum reflects the varied and colourful history of Banks Peninsula. Three heritage buildings-the Langlois-Eteveneaux cottage (early 1840’s), the Customs House (early 1850’s) and the Court House (1878) are part of the Akaroa Museum complex. ‘The Long Harbour-a 20 minute DVD tells of the volcanic origins of Akaroa and it’s settlement. The permanent collection includes a complete edition of the Akaroa Mail from 1876, nineteenth and twentieth century costume, photographic and family history archives. Right in the centre of Akaroa. The Museum also has a great gift shop with excellent cards, books and Maori carvings. Open daily 10.30 am until 4.30 pm.

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Located at 71 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa, directly opposite the supermarket in the centre of Akaroa.

Akaroa Museum is open seven days a week. Closed Christmas day and Anzac Day morning (25 April).

Winter hours (May – September): 10:30 am – 4:00 pm
Summer hours (October – April): 10:30 am – 4:30 pm
Group bookings
Group bookings are welcome — please book ahead by contacting us at [email protected].

Phone/fax: 03 304 1013
Email: [email protected]

Getting Here
By Car
Akaroa is an hour and half drive from the centre of Christchurch.

By Bus
Shuttle and coach services are available from a number of operators between Christchurch and Akaroa.

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