Lakes District Museum & Gallery Inc.

Lakes District Museum

Open Daily 8:30am - 5pm

  • Museum Entrance Fees

    • Adults: $14

    • Seniors 65+: $12

    • Children (still at school): $6

    • Children under 5 are free

    • Families (two adults, up to three children):  $30

    Location:
    49 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown 9302

    Opening hours

    Museum & Gallery:

    Every day from 9am - 5pm.

    Closed on Christmas Day

    Open from 12pm on ANZAC Day

    Arrowtown Post Office:

    Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4pm

    Saturday & Sunday 11am - 3pm

    Information Centre

    If you want to find out about all the amazing activities the Lakes District has to offer - we can help!

    Come and see our friendly staff for local knowledge, maps and general information about where to eat, drink, walk, or cycle!

     

  • Museum Gallery

    Coming soon!

    25th October - 22nd November 2025

    The International Watercolour Association of New Zealand

    presents

    'Snowy Mountains and City of Sails'

    Arrowtown’s rich heritage and Auckland’s creative energy come together in this international art exhibition celebrating nature, culture, and artistic expression. Featuring works in watercolour, gouache, acrylic, pastel, and oil by artists from New Zealand and around the world, the exhibition showcases how landscapes and creativity intertwine.

    Archives & Donations

    Access to the archive is by appointment only, please contact the archivist to make arrangements.

    If you have an artefact, paper, photograph or object, that you would like to donate to the museum, we would love to hear from you! Please email us with a short description, including the provenance, as well as a photograph of the object. 

    Unsolicited donations will not be accepted over the counter

    Archives -

  • Gold Panning in Arrowtown!

    Day hire of pan + trowel: $5 (plus a $10 cash deposit) Try your luck down at the Arrow River, where many miners before you have worked, patiently hoping to find their fortune!

    A fun, affordable and authentic mining experience.

    Guided Tours

    To book a private guided tour of the museum and/or Arrowtown's historic precinct, please contact us to inquire about our special rates and availability for the upcoming season.

    Bookings - [email protected]  

    Education Programme

    If you are interested in finding out more about our amazing education programme - visit Hands on History

    Education -