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Extraordinary Vision: Object of the Month Celebrates Astronomical Pioneer
Joseph Ward was one of Whanganui’s most significant amateur astronomers of his time.
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Karen Hughes
9 March 2026
Object of the Month
Applications invited: Kaiwhakaako Māori
Plant the seed of knowledge — Join us as a Māori educator!
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Karen Hughes
2 March 2026
Te ao Māori
Museum Launches New Taonga/Object of the Month Talks
New initiative highlights taonga and objects from across the Museum’s collections.
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Karen Hughes
10 February 2026
Te ao Māori
World-renowned Stonehenge expert to speak at Museum
Leading British archaeologist and broadcaster will visit Whanganui.
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Karen Hughes
14 January 2026
Events
Call for Papers: CTANZ Annual Symposium 2026
8–10 May 2026, in Whanganui
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Karen Hughes
13 November 2025
Events
Pānui mō te Whakahokinga o Ngā Here Manu
Notice of Proposed Repatriation of Traditional Bird Spears
Share your thoughts
Karen Hughes
10 November 2025
Te ao Māori
The Origins of Innovation: New Exhibition Explores Humanity’s Early Ingenuity
Extraordinary objects connect us to the deep past
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Karen Hughes
23 October 2025
Featured
Watch: Meet the Museum Team – Trudie Geerkens, Visitor Services
Take a look behind the scenes and discover what makes working at the Museum so special through Trudie’s eyes.
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Karen Hughes
1 September 2025
Staff
Mourning Dress Tells Story of Love and Loss
Victorian mourning traditions revealed through 19th-century attire.
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Karen Hughes
28 August 2025
Fashion Talks
A Fresh Look for a Much-Loved Landmark
Whanganui Regional Museum’s new exterior colour scheme unveiled.
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Karen Hughes
23 July 2025
Featured
Extraordinary Vision: Object of the Month Celebrates Astronomical Pioneer
Joseph Ward was one of Whanganui’s most significant amateur astronomers of his time.
Read More
Karen Hughes
9 March 2026
Object of the Month
Applications invited: Kaiwhakaako Māori
Plant the seed of knowledge — Join us as a Māori educator!
Read More
Karen Hughes
2 March 2026
Te ao Māori
Museum Launches New Taonga/Object of the Month Talks
New initiative highlights taonga and objects from across the Museum’s collections.
Read More
Karen Hughes
10 February 2026
Te ao Māori
World-renowned Stonehenge expert to speak at Museum
Leading British archaeologist and broadcaster will visit Whanganui.
Read More
Karen Hughes
14 January 2026
Events
Call for Papers: CTANZ Annual Symposium 2026
8–10 May 2026, in Whanganui
Read More
Karen Hughes
13 November 2025
Events
Pānui mō te Whakahokinga o Ngā Here Manu
Notice of Proposed Repatriation of Traditional Bird Spears
Read More
Karen Hughes
10 November 2025
Te ao Māori
The Origins of Innovation: New Exhibition Explores Humanity’s Early Ingenuity
Extraordinary objects connect us to the deep past
Read More
Karen Hughes
23 October 2025
Featured
Watch: Meet the Museum Team – Trudie Geerkens, Visitor Services
Take a look behind the scenes and discover what makes working at the Museum so special through Trudie’s eyes.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 September 2025
Staff
Mourning Dress Tells Story of Love and Loss
Victorian mourning traditions revealed through 19th-century attire.
Read More
Karen Hughes
28 August 2025
Fashion Talks
A Fresh Look for a Much-Loved Landmark
Whanganui Regional Museum’s new exterior colour scheme unveiled.
Read More
Karen Hughes
23 July 2025
Featured
Category:
Extraordinary Vision: Object of the Month Celebrates Astronomical Pioneer
Joseph Ward was one of Whanganui’s most significant amateur astronomers of his time.
Read More
Karen Hughes
9 March 2026
Object of the Month
Applications invited: Kaiwhakaako Māori
Plant the seed of knowledge — Join us as a Māori educator!
Read More
Karen Hughes
2 March 2026
Te ao Māori
Museum Launches New Taonga/Object of the Month Talks
New initiative highlights taonga and objects from across the Museum’s collections.
Read More
Karen Hughes
10 February 2026
Te ao Māori
World-renowned Stonehenge expert to speak at Museum
Leading British archaeologist and broadcaster will visit Whanganui.
Read More
Karen Hughes
14 January 2026
Events
Call for Papers: CTANZ Annual Symposium 2026
8–10 May 2026, in Whanganui
Read More
Karen Hughes
13 November 2025
Events
Pānui mō te Whakahokinga o Ngā Here Manu
Notice of Proposed Repatriation of Traditional Bird Spears
Read More
Karen Hughes
10 November 2025
Te ao Māori
The Origins of Innovation: New Exhibition Explores Humanity’s Early Ingenuity
Extraordinary objects connect us to the deep past
Read More
Karen Hughes
23 October 2025
Featured
Watch: Meet the Museum Team – Trudie Geerkens, Visitor Services
Take a look behind the scenes and discover what makes working at the Museum so special through Trudie’s eyes.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 September 2025
Staff
Mourning Dress Tells Story of Love and Loss
Victorian mourning traditions revealed through 19th-century attire.
Read More
Karen Hughes
28 August 2025
Fashion Talks
A Fresh Look for a Much-Loved Landmark
Whanganui Regional Museum’s new exterior colour scheme unveiled.
Read More