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Things to do in Manawatu-Wanganui Region, North Island: The Best History Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand including Woodville Reed Organ Museum, Oranjehof, Dutch Connection Centre, Whanganui Regional Museum, Dannevirke Gallery of History, Shannon Railway Station Museum and Visitor Centre, Taihape police musuem, Daves Den, Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom.
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1. Woodville Reed Organ Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Around 100 of our over 150 old pedal/reed organs are on display and can be played to your heart's content, or just look and learn, or listen and sing, etc. We live in the building so are usually at home to show you around, but if you want to be sure, ring or e-mail ahead of time for an appointment. Will be a never-to-be-forgotten experience.
2. Oranjehof, Dutch Connection Centre
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Oranjehof is a very special museum about the history of Dutch immigration in New Zealand with lots of personal stories. Oranjehof is part of Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, with library and the Piriharakeke Generation Inspiration Centre. Enjoy a complete Dutch experience by visiting Oranjehof, the windmill with a Dutch shop and the Oven, with Dutch treats like kroketten en frikandellen.
Reviewed By LeiMeisen - Bogota, Colombia
Next to the Dutch windmill in Foxton, you can find an amazing venue hub with the library, community services and 2 great experiences about the history of local Maori-iwi and about the history of Dutch immigrants in New Zealand. This part of the building of Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom is called: Oranjehof Dutch Connection Centre. You can find there all kinds of documents, stories, artworks, pictures and applicants which tell the story of the immigration after WW2 from Dutch people to NZ. You will feel the emotions and the hard circumstances the first generations had to endure, but also the influence of a lot of 'Dutch kiwi's 'on daily life in NZ. For example, you can see and read the story of the first coffee shop ever in Wellington by Suzy van de Kwast, who was the first to boost the start of a real coffee culture. You can play the traditional Dutch game "sjoelbakken'and your children can dress up in traditional Dutch costumes for their selfies! The combination of the Dutch windmill, a Dutch shop, the Dutch restaurant the Oven with traditional treats like kroketten en frikandellen and Oranjehof offer you a real and amazing Dutch experience, very near the State Highway in Foxton
3. Whanganui Regional Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By RocheMaree - Hawera, New Zealand
Fab provincial museum just off the main drag in the middle of town! Modern, fresh, well lit and just the right size to whizz around on perfectly formed pathways within an hour and a half. The Lindauer painting collection is amazing as is the huge amount of moa bones. There is plenty to keep the kids interested. The taxidermy animals and the extensive 'poo' collection were a firm favorite that was talked about for the rest of the day. What really clinched the visit was the passion and service from the ladies who welcomed us. They explained the must see highlights, gave the kids a museum scavenger hunt with stamps as a prize for finishing and also advised a great lunch spot. Well done ladies, you are fab ambassadors to promote this ace museum and beautiful city.
4. Dannevirke Gallery of History
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 7 reviews
5. Shannon Railway Station Museum and Visitor Centre
6. Taihape police musuem
The taihape police musuem is a collection of antique New Zealand artifacts well worth a look
7. Daves Den
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By melanieminkywhale - Auckland, New Zealand
What an incredible collection! We stopped in on our way through Dannevirke and were so glad we did. Dave was very knowledgeable and happy to share his insights on our favourite cars as we went along. The kids absolutely loved all the cool cars - my son thought it was an excellent massive collection of sports, classic and modern cars, and even grabbed a souvenir to remember his time here. Thank you Dave for opening up your Den for us to enjoy!
8. Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom
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