History at the coalface

Welcome to the Waikato Coalfields Museum

Huntly is strategically placed at the centre of the Waikato Coalfields and mid way between Auckland and Hamilton. Since 1980 the Waikato Coalfields Museum has housed the district's coal mining collections.

These collections are displayed in an historic homestead dating from 1890 set within a scenic reserve. The homestead was originally built for William Tattley, mine manager at the Taupiri Coal Mine.

Inside, displays explore the lives of coal miners and their families who worked and lived in the Waikato Coalfields. Film footage introduces visitors to coal mining past and present, and original exhibits include mining machinery, equipment, personal items, and hundreds of photographs.

The Museum has a coal mining archive, research library, collection of historic photographs, local history files, newspaper cuttings and a family history database.

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A Taste of Waikato

By Michael Burrow

A Taste of Waikato is the winning entry by Michael Burrow in our student movie-making competition. Watch the teasers below and purchase the full movie on DVD from the Museum, see our Merchandise page.

Special Exhibition

The Nurses’ Station

The Nurses’ Station is the working title of the Museum’s next exhibition which will feature the healthcare history of Huntly and districts.

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Opening Hours

Open daily (7 days)
10.00am - 4.00pm

Other times by appointment; groups welcome.

Closed: Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

• Pre-school - free
• School children - $2
• Adults - $5
• Family and group discounts available

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Location

The Museum is located just off State Highway 1, north of Huntly, 50 minutes from Auckland, and 40 minutes north of Hamilton. Follow signs from SH1.

how to get here (map)

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Contact us

Waikato Coalfields Museum

26 Harlock Place,
Huntly, New Zealand
PO Box 275, Huntly
Phone 07 828 8128
Fax 07 828 8120
E-mail Museum Manager

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