Tuapeka Goldfields Museum
Open daily from 9.30am - 12.30pm, 1.00pm - 3.30pm
Closed Good Friday & Christmas Day
Modified hours on Public Holidays
The Tuapeka Goldfields Museum celebrates the early history of Lawrence, New Zealand's original gold rush town.
Discover the inspiring stories of people who changed the course of Aotearoa New Zealand's history, from gold to the National Anthem.
See for yourself what makes Lawrence so special!
What's On
Events and special exhibitions at the Tuapeka Goldfields Museum.
Leaf Lines
A journal of my travels
Open daily until 25 May.
Free
A visual journal showcasing the travels of local artist Jeanne Bernhardt, as told through her vibrant colored pencil illustrations.
Knit in Public Day
Grab your needles and yarn!
Sunday 9 June
10.00 am - 2.00pm
Free
Let’s knit together! All ages and skill levels are invited to join us for fun with wool. Volunteers are available to teach you how to cast, knit, purl, and more.
We’ll be knitting monster magnets, bunnies, bookmarks, bracelets, and making felted works of art. Knitters and crocheters working on their own projects are invited to gather in our foyer for a friendly knit and natter session.
Knit in Public Day Exhibition
Saturday 1 June to Sunday 16 June
The Lawrence community is filled with fibre artists and hobbyists. This year's KiPD exhibition features knit and crochet work from our museum volunteers. From jumpers to toys, each piece is an act of love.
Annual General Meeting
Thursday 18 July
7.30pm
All museum members are invited to attend our yearly AGM.
Explore the Gold Rush
Experience Lawrence as it was in 1861!
Storymapp is your own personal tour guide to Gabriel's Gully, the Lawrence Chinese Camp, and more! With a self-guided tour, audio, 360° historical recreations, and over 40 photos and articles, you can immerse yourself in the history of this fascinating region.
Explore the rich stories of the Otago gold rush and relive the past with a beautiful hand-illustrated map and an intuitive smartphone guide. Get your copy today at the Tuapeka Goldfields Museum and uncover the secrets of this unique and exciting era.
Storymapp is a joint initiative between Clutha Development, Lawrence-Tuapeka Community Board, and the Tuapeka Goldfields Museum.