The museum holds collections that represent the domestic and working life of the early settlers to the Oratia area. The building which houses the museum was constructed c1870 and is a simple gabled pioneer cottage which is dressed to reflect its early history.
Collection Type
Historic Site, History, Taonga Maori, Technology
Historic Site, History, Taonga Maori, Technology
Contact Details
Address | 527 West Coast Road- Oratia, Auckland |
Phone | For more information contact Brigid Roke 09 813 1334 or Sure Pirie 09 818 0977 |
info@theoratiafolkmuseum.org |
Visitor Information
Physical address | 527 West Coast Road- Oratia, Auckland, New Zealand |
Hours | The museum opens on the 2nd Sunday of every month between 10am and 1pm. It can also be opened by arrangement at other times. |
Charges | Donation/ Koha |