MUSEUMS in TAURANGA
Historic sites and homesteads around the Bay of Plenty provide a range of living heritage museums for you to explore. Tauranga’s specialist aviation museum is a must-see attraction suitable for the whole family.
Classic flyers Tauranga
Museum
Aviation museum featuring classic planes, plus a cafe, a gift shop & scenic biplane flights.
8 Jean Batten Dr, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116, New Zealand
+64 7-572 4000
| Saturday | · 7am–4pm | |
| Sunday | · 7am–4pm | |
| Monday | · 7am–4pm | |
| Tuesday | · 7am–4pm | |
| Wednesday | · 7am–4pm | |
| Thursday | · 7am–4pm | |
| Friday | · 7am–7:30pm |
The Historic Village
Local History Museum
Vintage-inspired shopping complex made up of original & replica buildings & cobblestone streets.
17th Ave West, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, New Zealand
+64 7-571 3700
| Saturday | · 7:30am–10pm | |
| Sunday | · 7:30am–10pm | |
| Monday | · 7:30am–10pm | |
| Tuesday | · 7:30am–10pm | |
| Wednesday | · 7:30am–10pm | |
| Thursday | · 7:30am–10pm | |
| Friday | · 7:30am–10pm |
The Elms Te Papa Tauranga
Historical Landmark
Guided tours are offered at this historic mission house with a library & serene gardens.
15 Mission St, Tauranga, 3110, New Zealand
+64 7-577 9772
| Saturday | · 10am–4pm | |
| Sunday | · 10am–4pm | |
| Monday | · 10am–4pm | |
| Tuesday | · 10am–4pm | |
| Wednesday | · 10am–4pm | |
| Thursday | · 10am–4pm | |
| Friday | · 10am–4pm |
