The museum currently has a moratorium in place, and will not be accepting any new material for consideration.

This has enabled the museum to assess its current collections and its contents. If you have material that you consider to be of value to the museum collection, please contact the museum and they will take details. The moratorium will be in place until further notice.

Mark Sykes, Manager, Te Whare Taonga ō Taketake, Whakatāne Museum Collections and Research.

Donations

The Whakatāne Museum holds a collection that is of both regional and national significance. We have a responsibility to care for these objects to ensure the preservation of our District's rich cultural heritage.

We are grateful for the community's ongoing support with the donation of objects and funds to support the museum's vision and its various projects to care for and protect our District’s treasures.

If you wish to donate funds to support the Museum, please contact us.

Bequests

Bequests are an effective way to ensure the long-term future of our museum, and there are a number of ways to leave a lasting legacy.

A financial gift may be made to support a particular aspect of the museum’s work.

If you are considering leaving a gift in your will to the museum, you are welcome to discuss it with us in absolute confidence.