Blacks Point Museum
Blacks Point Museum
4.5
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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George S
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Family
A brilliant little gem, well worth the stop and time to understand not just the gold mining history, and future, but a real treasure trove of knowledge, including the guide who was fantastic!
Written 16 April 2024
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GSAJ
Blenheim, New Zealand137 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Arrived just on on the Museums opening time to be met with a very warm welcome.
This museum has a great range of exhibits, not all behind glass screens or windows so makes it feel very much alive.
The curator (John?) after a period took a group of us up to the stamping battery and once the water was flowing had both the stamping battery and water powered generator operating. Great to watch.
His knowledge of the mining industry and local history was a credit to the Museum.
This museum has a great range of exhibits, not all behind glass screens or windows so makes it feel very much alive.
The curator (John?) after a period took a group of us up to the stamping battery and once the water was flowing had both the stamping battery and water powered generator operating. Great to watch.
His knowledge of the mining industry and local history was a credit to the Museum.
Written 13 April 2024
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maureen f
nz180 contributions
Apr 2021
This museum has heaps of fascinating exhibits and the guy in charge has an anazing knowledge of the locality and its history - well worth a visit
Written 8 May 2021
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Fluffy
Christchurch, New Zealand257 contributions
Nov 2020
You could easily miss this hidden gem as you head out of Reefton but it is well a stop. It is chock full of curiosities that have been donated by locals over the years. We were lucky enough to be the only visitors at the time and received a personal guided tour. The curator is obviously passionate about the local history and was a wealth of knowledge. We need more places like this to preserve the small town history. The admission fee is a small price to pay to contribute the running of the museum.
Written 15 November 2020
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spokeb
Christchurch, New Zealand26 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Enjoyed a very interesting visit to this museum. It is stacked with local history. The curator was able to explain every item and gave a lot of very interesting local history and stories. Well worth a stop.
Written 2 September 2020
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Catherine B
Christchurch, New Zealand387 contributions
Dec 2019
This is a truly delightful museum and the curator is knowledgeable and obliging. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon hoping to see the gold battery in action. We were told that the person who normally runs it was unable to be there that day however the curator was happy to turn it on for us. This is well worth seeing, as is the museum itself. Do not expect sophisticated displays, however it contains many items and information about the local area and its people.It certainly is more tactile than most museums that you visit. Do take the time to visit this wonderful museum just outisde of Reefton.
Written 7 January 2020
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Tommy
1 contribution
Mar 2019
Full of interesting knick knacks. I especially enjoyed playing the organ. It was fun I would go back just so I could play the organ.
Written 19 September 2019
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Margaret P
Sydney, Australia133 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
This museum is run by friendly volunteers. It’s a touch and feel place with quite good resources in the back room. Don’t expect professional displays but a good poke round.
Written 13 March 2019
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jacquiewebby
Oamaru, New Zealand22 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
Fantastic facility for researchers and anyone interested in regional history. Very helpful manager/curator - great location.
Written 11 February 2019
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kld316
Christchurch, New Zealand3 contributions
Jan 2019
Great curator, very informative and far more interesting in person than looking on the internet. If I have had more time I would have stayed longer.
Written 2 January 2019
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