Get a real understanding of Waihi's history with a Museum school visit.

A visit to the museum involves a talk, some hands-on activities and exploration of the museum exhibits. The talk briefly covers the following:

• How mining began in Waihi
• The early mining process of extracting the gold from the quartz rock
• What it was like working in the mine around 1900

The museum exhibits include:

• A replica underground tunnel
• Detailed models
• Items from mining and associated activities
• An extensive rock collection
• The cells where in 1912, striking miners were jailed.

How long does the visit take?

Allow about 75 minutes for the group visit. If your group has a restricted time frame then we can modify the visit to suit.

How much does the visit cost?

Please send in a booking request with your group details and we can provide a cost for you.
For school groups the cost is $3 per person.