About the Whakatāne Museum

The Whakatāne Museum is located in the Eastern Bay of Plenty and serves the Whakatāne District and the Mataatua rohē. The museum operates over two premises.


Te Whare Taonga ō Taketake -Whakatāne Museum and Research Centre

Our collections storage and research facility.

51-55 Boon St
Enquiries can be made at museum@whakatane.govt.nz.


Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi, the Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre

Home to the museum display and exhibition galleries.

Esplanade Mall, Kākahoroa Drive, Whakatāne
Entry by donation


Visit Us

If you would like to take a group through the museum display and galleries at Te Kōputu or view collections at the Te Whare Taonga ō Taketake - Whakatāne Museum and Research Centre, please contact us to discuss your requirements.


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The origins of the museum date to 1933, with the formation of the Bay of Plenty Māori and Historical Research Society.