Hokitika Museum is a museum in Hokitika on the West Coast of the South Island in New Zealand, and is the West Coast's largest museum and archive. It is housed in the historic Hokitika Carnegie Library building. Exhibitions include information about the gold rush and the unique West Coast stone pounamu (greenstone) and its value to Māori. The museum also holds a significant photographic collection. Seismic strengthening requirements closed the museum in September 2019. With seismic strengthening complete the Hokitika Museum reopened on the 28th June 2025.
Hokitika Museum is located in Westland District, New Zealand. Its specific geographic coordinates are latitude -42.7188 and longitude 170.9612.
The museum was established in 1869, making it a significant historical institution in the region.
museum in Hokitika, New Zealand... It is a key destination for those interested in culture and history in New Zealand.
