Tairawhiti Gisborne, located on the East Coast of New Zealand, is home to the Tairāwhiti Museum, a prominent institution for arts, culture, and heritage in the region. The museum offers a variety of changing and semi-permanent exhibitions, reflecting both ancient and recent histories. Exhibitions showcase a range of art, history, and decorative arts across nine galleries.
Key exhibitions and features at the museum include "Watersheds | Ngâ Wai Pupû," which flows through the history of Tairāwhiti, "Shutterbug Jack" showcasing photography from the 1930s and 1940s in Gisborne, "The Price of Citizenship" as a tribute to the men of the C Company in World War II, "Gisborne Artists, Potters, and Photographers Exhibition" highlighting local talent, "Wyllie Cottage" emphasizing the significance of the oldest European-style house in Gisborne, and "Up The Coast" exploring travel methods in the area.
The Tairāwhiti Museum is open on weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm, weekends from 1:30 pm to 4 pm, and on public holidays from 1:30 pm to 4 pm. Admission is free for Tairāwhiti residents, children 12 years and under, and Friends of the Museum, while visitors from outside the region pay a $5 entry fee.