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Rotorua Museum, Rotorua

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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 is an impressive architecture building set in beautiful Government Gardens and nearby there is an iconic prince's archway which looks like a crown. 
    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 »
  • 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
    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 »
  • It was a beautiful building, but there wasn’t much to do or in the vicinity, except for a couple of hot springs. 
    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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  • I used to have great memory inside way before google starts doing reviews. The interior was marvellous. However can’t go in at the moment and repair works will take forever! 9 years in the plan and I think it will likely to reopen sometime in 2030…… a whole generation is gone
  • Great place for a morning and evening walk! This is one the best free and beautiful place to visit while visiting Rotorua. The whole building is fantastic, the garden around it are one the best. The city spent a lot money and time taking care of it. It’s a great a place for a morning / evening walk when you want to enjoy the quietness and beauty of the city! You could also see the lake view there, just drive a bit more.
  • Although museum is not currently ipen, we were still treated to a tour of the area by Ann-Elise Miles. She was amazing. Very informative and was able to show us things we had no idea existed
  • 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..
  • Gorgeous building and grounds. Gift shop in foyer. Rose garden just outside to the north. Kids playground beyond that. Nice grounds for kids to play in..

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