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CENTENNIAL DEVELOPMENT
Timed to coincide with the
Centenary of the Bath House, the
Centennial Development will see
the Bath House building completed
to its original proposed footprint.
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Centennial Development
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ROTORUA MUSEUM IS A DEPARTMENT OF THE ROTORUA DISTRICT COUNCIL
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PLANNING YOUR VISIT
If you’re planning on coming to the Rotorua Museum, be sure to discover all the facilities we have available, how much time to allow for your visit, our hours of operation and prices.
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THINGS TO SEE AND DO
Discover the great stories of the Rotorua region through our innovative exhibitions and cinema experiences. Learn about the rich culture, volatile landscape and legendary figures that have shaped this fascinating region.
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NOW SHOWING
Sounds Amazing
UNTIL: Sunday, August 8, 2010
Learn about the science of sound and how music is made in an interactive exhibition toured by Te Manawa Museums Trust.
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NOW SHOWING
Collectors in the Community: John Danks – Radiojoy
UNTIL: Wednesday, September 15, 2010
John Danks collects radios – a great many of them exotic novelty art radios. He will explain why radios are, to him, a joy.
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NOW SHOWING
Tickle My Senses
UNTIL: Sunday, September 19, 2010
Developed by TheNewDowse, Tickle My Senses encourages young visitors to experience art with all five senses.
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UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENT
Rotoiti Safari - Don Stafford
DATE: Sunday, August 8, 2010
TIME: 11am and 2pm
Don Stafford and Kerry Fowler's last documentary together, takes us on a rich historical journey exploring the many inlets and islands of Lake Rotoiti.
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UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENT
Rotorua Legends 2008 Encore - Don Stafford
DATE: Sunday, August 15, 2010
TIME: 2pm
Film. Devoted to Don Stafford, one of Rotorua's most respected citizens, this documentary recounts the significant contribution he made as a historian.
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UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENT
Professor Elizabeth Rankin – Lord Elgin & The Marbles
DATE: Sunday, August 29, 2010
TIME: 2pm
Professor Elizabeth Rankin considers the Parthenon and its sculptures from Athens’ Golden Age, and the subsequent history of the temple. In exploring how the marble works came to be in the British Museum, London, she will explore the question: whose legac
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FEATURED ROTORUA STORY
AKE! AKE! The Story of B Company 28 Maori Battalion
Be awed by the legendary exploits of this famous fighting battalion in a dramatic multi-media exhibition.
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