Explore heritage buildings filled with authentic furniture and textiles, and see how people lived in early Auckland. Check out the events page listing for something different, learn to make sourdough, join a poi making workshop, learn flax weaving and more. A range of online activities to try at home for the young and young at heart.
Due to the nature of heritage buildings, there is limited mobility access. We recommend you discuss your mobility needs with our Front of House staff before purchasing tickets. They are working on publishing a mobility accessible map that will be available here so that you can pre-plan your visit. A wheelchair and an electronic mobility scooter available for free. Booking is recommended. To book, please call 09 576 9506 and speak to our Front of House team. They recommend wearing closed shoes with grip when visiting the Village since the pathways are covered in shell and can be slippery.
There are several bus stops near the Village that offer shelter, seating, computerised timetables and touch-to-speak timetables. See AT for details.
Accessible car parks are available in the cafe and visitor car park (approx. 10 metre's walk from the museum’s entrance).
Art Classes over 13 weeks catering for adult learners, ideal for either absolute beginners and also more advanced artists who use a more challenging curriculum to stretch their skills, inspire them or 'get their mojo back' after a break. Art like so many things is a lovely topic with 'layers' to inspire and delve into. Social, well structured way to learn the foundation skills of drawing, oil pastels, watercolour and acrylic painting. Many branches across NZ.
Riversdale Arts Inc are a group of enthusiastic art lovers based in rural Southland, who annually produce a stunning Mixed Media Exhibition which runs over a 10 day period. The group aims to facilitate, promote, educate and foster support for the arts in all their various forms. The annual exhibition is an important part of achieving this goal. Each year, a visual feast of outstanding artwork is stylishly displayed to its best advantage, producing a sophisticated, classy exhibition to rival any in the larger centres.
Renee Hadlow of the Armarie Room is a passionate maker. Be inspired by looking at her work and consider a course with this master. The Armarie Room is the only place in New Zealand where you can see letterpress equipment operating in a contemporary art and design business. Located in Founders Heritage Park. Set within character buildings and displays of Nelson’s heritage, the park hosts a wide range of artists and creative businesses. Screen Printing course is held at Te Pukenga NMIT,