Okains Bay Māori and Colonial Museum

Okains Bay Māori and Colonial Museum

Support the Okains Bay Māori & Colonial Museum to continue to be an outstanding cultural and educational attraction on Banks Peninsula.

Canterbury

Our heritage and histories are more important than ever. With its nationally significant collections, rural character, and intimate setting, Okains Bay Museum on Banks Peninsula is uniquely placed to contribute to local and national conversations about our past.

Since Murray Thacker established the museum in 1977 and gifted it to the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand, Okains Bay Museum has grown to become a significant cultural and educational attraction, drawing visitors from all over New Zealand and the world. In 2016, Te Papa experts classified the Museum’s Taonga Maori to be “a collection of national significance”.

In his lifetime, Murray volunteered his expertise and time and reached into his own pocket in times of need to assist the Museum. This generosity kept the Museum afloat. Since Murray’s death, it has become increasingly difficult to secure grants. Maintenance projects have been put on hold while the care and accessibility of the collections take priority.

Now, we are seeking your help to undertake an urgent maintenance project. Repairing rusted spouting and damaged drains may not sound very exciting. However, this project will contribute enormously to protecting these collections of national and regional significance so they remain accessible to all New Zealanders, now and into the future.

In the spirit of founder Murray Thacker QSM at this time of need, we ask you to reach into your pocket for a donation to support this project.

More about us

In 1977, Murray Thacker gifted his extensive private collection into public ownership, creating Okains Bay Museum. The Museum has grown to become a significant cultural and educational attraction, drawing visitors from throughout Aotearoa and the world.

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David & Brad
David & Brad on 31 Mar 2024
$50
Okains Bay Māori and Colonial Museum

Kia ora, thank you, David and Brad for your kind and generous donation towards the Museum's mahi.

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Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 23 Mar 2024
Very interesting place to visit while camping at the camping ground nearby
Private
Okains Bay Māori and Colonial Museum

Kia ora thank you for your kind donation to help support the Museum's mahi.

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Marie
Marie on 06 Feb 2024
Thank you for an amazing Waitangi Day Festival
$20
Okains Bay Māori and Colonial Museum

Kia ora for your donation. We are so glad you enjoyed the day.

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Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 06 Feb 2024
$10
Okains Bay Māori and Colonial Museum

Thank you kia ora for your donation.

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Denis & Karen
Denis & Karen on 05 Feb 2024
$100
Okains Bay Māori and Colonial Museum

Kia ora Denis and Karen, thank you for the generosity of your donation and your support of the museum.

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