Collection Stories

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Miss Emily Blennerhassett

The Montessori method of teaching was introduced to Whanganui by Central Infant School.
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Karen Hughes
16 June 2025
Cultural History

Beaded Beauty

A fascinating family heirloom with possible origins in the Netherlands or Indonesia journeyed to New Zealand in the 1950s.
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Karen Hughes
9 June 2025
Fashion Talks

Health and Beauty Movement

A small programme of exercise for women proved so popular it grew into a mass movement.
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Karen Hughes
21 May 2025
Cultural History

Mother of the Groom

Margaret Wills generously gifted more than 20 garments to the Museum’s clothing and textile collection.
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Karen Hughes
4 May 2025
Fashion Talks

Going the Whole Hog: Harley-Davidson’s 120th Anniversary

In the year 2023, the popular motorcycle brand celebrated a major milestone.
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Karen Hughes
30 April 2025
Cultural History

Suitably Dressed

The artistry of late 19th-century men’s fashion is seen in this distinguished three-piece suit.
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Karen Hughes
6 April 2025
Fashion Talks

Beaked Whales

The deep-diving, elusive beaked whales are masters of the ocean’s depths, with incredible adaptations.
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Karen Hughes
11 March 2025
Natural History

Threaded Elegance

Sophisticated drawn thread embroidery reflects the technical expertise of its era.
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Karen Hughes
10 March 2025
Fashion Talks

A D Willis Limited

A humble book and stationery shop on Victoria Avenue became the foundation for a printing and publishing empire.
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Karen Hughes
9 February 2025
Cultural History

Love and Legacy

This beautifully preserved wedding gown offers a glimpse into mid-19th-century fashion.
Read Article
Karen Hughes
3 February 2025
Fashion Talks

Miss Emily Blennerhassett

The Montessori method of teaching was introduced to Whanganui by Central Infant School.
Read More

Karen Hughes

16 June 2025

Beaded Beauty

A fascinating family heirloom with possible origins in the Netherlands or Indonesia journeyed to New Zealand in the 1950s.
Read More

Karen Hughes

9 June 2025

Health and Beauty Movement

A small programme of exercise for women proved so popular it grew into a mass movement.
Read More

Karen Hughes

21 May 2025

Mother of the Groom

Margaret Wills generously gifted more than 20 garments to the Museum’s clothing and textile collection.
Read More

Karen Hughes

4 May 2025

Going the Whole Hog: Harley-Davidson’s 120th Anniversary

In the year 2023, the popular motorcycle brand celebrated a major milestone.
Read More

Karen Hughes

30 April 2025

Suitably Dressed

The artistry of late 19th-century men’s fashion is seen in this distinguished three-piece suit.
Read More

Karen Hughes

6 April 2025

Beaked Whales

The deep-diving, elusive beaked whales are masters of the ocean’s depths, with incredible adaptations.
Read More

Karen Hughes

11 March 2025

Threaded Elegance

Sophisticated drawn thread embroidery reflects the technical expertise of its era.
Read More

Karen Hughes

10 March 2025

A D Willis Limited

A humble book and stationery shop on Victoria Avenue became the foundation for a printing and publishing empire.
Read More

Karen Hughes

9 February 2025

Love and Legacy

This beautifully preserved wedding gown offers a glimpse into mid-19th-century fashion.
Read More

Karen Hughes

3 February 2025

Category:

Miss Emily Blennerhassett

The Montessori method of teaching was introduced to Whanganui by Central Infant School.
Read More

Karen Hughes

16 June 2025

Beaded Beauty

A fascinating family heirloom with possible origins in the Netherlands or Indonesia journeyed to New Zealand in the 1950s.
Read More

Karen Hughes

9 June 2025

Health and Beauty Movement

A small programme of exercise for women proved so popular it grew into a mass movement.
Read More

Karen Hughes

21 May 2025

Mother of the Groom

Margaret Wills generously gifted more than 20 garments to the Museum’s clothing and textile collection.
Read More

Karen Hughes

4 May 2025

Going the Whole Hog: Harley-Davidson’s 120th Anniversary

In the year 2023, the popular motorcycle brand celebrated a major milestone.
Read More

Karen Hughes

30 April 2025

Suitably Dressed

The artistry of late 19th-century men’s fashion is seen in this distinguished three-piece suit.
Read More

Karen Hughes

6 April 2025

Beaked Whales

The deep-diving, elusive beaked whales are masters of the ocean’s depths, with incredible adaptations.
Read More

Karen Hughes

11 March 2025

Threaded Elegance

Sophisticated drawn thread embroidery reflects the technical expertise of its era.
Read More

Karen Hughes

10 March 2025

A D Willis Limited

A humble book and stationery shop on Victoria Avenue became the foundation for a printing and publishing empire.
Read More

Karen Hughes

9 February 2025

Love and Legacy

This beautifully preserved wedding gown offers a glimpse into mid-19th-century fashion.
Read More

Karen Hughes

3 February 2025