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Suitably Suited: 19th-Century Men’s Fashion on Display

Daniel Harding was an English tailor who migrated to New Zealand in 1858.
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Karen Hughes

24 March 2025

Fashion Talks

Timeless Elegance: Marton’s Fashion Heritage on Display

“This outfit is a tangible link to Marton’s past, and we’re excited to share its story.” – Trish Nugent-Lyne
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Karen Hughes

25 February 2025

Fashion Talks

Museum to Close for One Day in Preparation for New Fashion Exhibition

The temporary closure will signify a key milestone in the project.
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Karen Hughes

17 February 2025

Cultural History

In Return: A Unique Live Music Experience at the Museum

New Zealand premiere promises a rich variety of contemporary music.
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Karen Hughes

12 February 2025

Events

From Gibraltar to Whanganui: A well-travelled wedding dress

A treasured family heirloom offers a glimpse into mid-19th-century fashion.
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Karen Hughes

22 January 2025

Fashion Talks

Major exterior refresh planned for Whanganui Regional Museum

The museum will remain open and fully operational throughout the repainting project.
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Karen Hughes

19 December 2024

Featured

Whanganui Camera Club to exhibit at Museum

Whanganui Regional Museum is supporting a year-long project to capture daily life in the city.
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Karen Hughes

17 December 2024

Fashion Talks

Museum Celebrates Renowned Rural Designer

December’s Outfit of the Month represents a timeless appeal.
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Karen Hughes

28 November 2024

Fashion Talks

Marton Family Featured Through Stunning Edwardian Dress

A 50th wedding anniversary dress reflects the grandeur of early-20th century celebrations.
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Karen Hughes

22 October 2024

Fashion Talks

Photographic Exhibition Celebrates Historic Mining Town

Stunning display offers a rare glimpse into New Zealand’s past.
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Karen Hughes

30 September 2024

Fashion Talks

1940s Fashions in Focus

Patricia Forsyth’s dress tells a story of family, craftsmanship, and personal history.
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Karen Hughes

24 September 2024

Fashion Talks

Whanganui Women Celebrated Through Suffrage Day Events

New Zealand women won the right to vote in parliamentary elections, on 19 September 1893.
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Karen Hughes

3 September 2024

Events

Harding Collection named in UNESCO Memory of the World Aotearoa New Zealand 2024 Inscriptions

Photographer William Harding recorded 19th century life and people in a dynamic community.
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Karen Hughes

27 August 2024

Cultural History

Suitably Suited: 19th-Century Men’s Fashion on Display

Daniel Harding was an English tailor who migrated to New Zealand in 1858.
Read More

Karen Hughes

24 March 2025

Fashion Talks

Timeless Elegance: Marton’s Fashion Heritage on Display

“This outfit is a tangible link to Marton’s past, and we’re excited to share its story.” – Trish Nugent-Lyne
Read More

Karen Hughes

25 February 2025

Fashion Talks

Museum to Close for One Day in Preparation for New Fashion Exhibition

The temporary closure will signify a key milestone in the project.
Read More

Karen Hughes

17 February 2025

Cultural History

In Return: A Unique Live Music Experience at the Museum

New Zealand premiere promises a rich variety of contemporary music.
Read More

Karen Hughes

12 February 2025

Events

From Gibraltar to Whanganui: A well-travelled wedding dress

A treasured family heirloom offers a glimpse into mid-19th-century fashion.
Read More

Karen Hughes

22 January 2025

Fashion Talks

Major exterior refresh planned for Whanganui Regional Museum

The museum will remain open and fully operational throughout the repainting project.
Read More

Karen Hughes

19 December 2024

Featured

Whanganui Camera Club to exhibit at Museum

Whanganui Regional Museum is supporting a year-long project to capture daily life in the city.
Read More

Karen Hughes

17 December 2024

Fashion Talks

Museum Celebrates Renowned Rural Designer

December’s Outfit of the Month represents a timeless appeal.
Read More

Karen Hughes

28 November 2024

Fashion Talks

Marton Family Featured Through Stunning Edwardian Dress

A 50th wedding anniversary dress reflects the grandeur of early-20th century celebrations.
Read More

Karen Hughes

22 October 2024

Fashion Talks

Photographic Exhibition Celebrates Historic Mining Town

Stunning display offers a rare glimpse into New Zealand’s past.
Read More

Karen Hughes

30 September 2024

Fashion Talks

1940s Fashions in Focus

Patricia Forsyth’s dress tells a story of family, craftsmanship, and personal history.
Read More

Karen Hughes

24 September 2024

Fashion Talks

Whanganui Women Celebrated Through Suffrage Day Events

New Zealand women won the right to vote in parliamentary elections, on 19 September 1893.
Read More

Karen Hughes

3 September 2024

Events

Harding Collection named in UNESCO Memory of the World Aotearoa New Zealand 2024 Inscriptions

Photographer William Harding recorded 19th century life and people in a dynamic community.
Read More

Karen Hughes

27 August 2024

Cultural History

Category:

Suitably Suited: 19th-Century Men’s Fashion on Display

Daniel Harding was an English tailor who migrated to New Zealand in 1858.
Read More

Karen Hughes

24 March 2025

Fashion Talks

Timeless Elegance: Marton’s Fashion Heritage on Display

“This outfit is a tangible link to Marton’s past, and we’re excited to share its story.” – Trish Nugent-Lyne
Read More

Karen Hughes

25 February 2025

Fashion Talks

Museum to Close for One Day in Preparation for New Fashion Exhibition

The temporary closure will signify a key milestone in the project.
Read More

Karen Hughes

17 February 2025

Cultural History

In Return: A Unique Live Music Experience at the Museum

New Zealand premiere promises a rich variety of contemporary music.
Read More

Karen Hughes

12 February 2025

Events

From Gibraltar to Whanganui: A well-travelled wedding dress

A treasured family heirloom offers a glimpse into mid-19th-century fashion.
Read More

Karen Hughes

22 January 2025

Fashion Talks

Major exterior refresh planned for Whanganui Regional Museum

The museum will remain open and fully operational throughout the repainting project.
Read More

Karen Hughes

19 December 2024

Featured

Whanganui Camera Club to exhibit at Museum

Whanganui Regional Museum is supporting a year-long project to capture daily life in the city.
Read More

Karen Hughes

17 December 2024

Fashion Talks

Museum Celebrates Renowned Rural Designer

December’s Outfit of the Month represents a timeless appeal.
Read More

Karen Hughes

28 November 2024

Fashion Talks

Marton Family Featured Through Stunning Edwardian Dress

A 50th wedding anniversary dress reflects the grandeur of early-20th century celebrations.
Read More

Karen Hughes

22 October 2024

Fashion Talks

Photographic Exhibition Celebrates Historic Mining Town

Stunning display offers a rare glimpse into New Zealand’s past.
Read More

Karen Hughes

30 September 2024

Fashion Talks

1940s Fashions in Focus

Patricia Forsyth’s dress tells a story of family, craftsmanship, and personal history.
Read More

Karen Hughes

24 September 2024

Fashion Talks

Whanganui Women Celebrated Through Suffrage Day Events

New Zealand women won the right to vote in parliamentary elections, on 19 September 1893.
Read More

Karen Hughes

3 September 2024

Events

Harding Collection named in UNESCO Memory of the World Aotearoa New Zealand 2024 Inscriptions

Photographer William Harding recorded 19th century life and people in a dynamic community.
Read More

Karen Hughes

27 August 2024

Cultural History