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Rotorua Museum, Rotorua

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Art Museum · Hidden Gem · History Museum
Centrally located in the iconic Bath House building, Rotorua Museum can be explored from basement to rooftop, with fantastic views of the city and lake. Stunning exhibitions, changing art galleries, cinema experiences and informative guided tours bring to life the amazing stories of this unique region. Arrange your visit to Rotorua Museum and discover more family-friendly attractions in Rotorua using our Rotorua trip itinerary site.
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Rotorua Museum reviews

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  • By Naina-Damani
    Rotorua Museum is an impressive architecture building set in beautiful Government Gardens and nearby there is an iconic prince's archway which looks like a crown.  more »
  • By 619jeffry
    The Rotorua Museum and Art Gallery is a fine piece of New Zealand craftsmanship, dating from 1908. It is built in Elizabethan Revival style, said to be rhe best example lof this architectural style.....  more »
  • By Sherise V
    It was a beautiful building, but there wasn’t much to do or in the vicinity, except for a couple of hot springs.  more »
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  • By Grant Bremner
    I have only given the Rotorua Museum 4 stars simply because it is currently under going refurbishment and is therefore closed until it is completed. The museum used to be the residence of the British Governor but that is no longer the case. The museum is situated in the Governor Garden Park which are beautifully landscaped with lots of different flower beds.
  • By Jacqui Sinclair Brendon Hart
    The most brilliant place in Rotorua. Loved exploring the history and looking at the features of this unique colonial era building. Enjoyed the interactive tour. Best place to hang here in winter
  • By y.m b.
    Closed for now. However worth visiting to see the building from the outside and walk in the park
  • By Hernane Allado
    Magnificent building structure surrounded by tulips and assorted flowers via government gardens. Best time to visit is late afternoon or early in the morning to avoid the other people crowding the place.. September to october visit was awesome to witness the tulip bloom in the gardens..
  • By 박샛별
    There is a nice garden. But museum has been closed for a long time because of earthquake. Anyway I just sat in the bench and thats was all I did it there
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