About Faraday Museum of Technology
Faraday Museum of Technology is a things to do venue in Napier South, North Island.
It is a place where history comes alive through hands-on experience. Rather than just reading and looking at pieces of history, visitors are encouraged to touch, hold items, and pull levers to truly discover how things would have been in days gone by.
The museum is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:00am to 3:00pm, and community and club groups can arrange tours at times to suit. Bus tour operators can also contact the museum for special rates.
The Faraday Museum of Technology is Hawke’s Bay’s Museum of Technology. It is a great place to learn some history and how technology has shaped people’s lives throughout the decades.
Technology doesn’t just appear – it evolves over time. The Faraday Museum harnesses this notion and delivers it to visitors in a fun and interactive way.
For example, in the home appliance area, visitors can find a range of ovens dating back to the early 1900s when there was no electricity through to the 1960s. One of the museum’s main exhibitions is Tin Town, which showcases the resilience and resourcefulness of Napier’s citizens after the 1931 earthquake.
Visitors can explore a recreation of Tin Town and learn about Tent Town, the refugee campsite set up after the earthquake. The museum is well-priced and is a great place for both kids and adults.
Visitors on TripAdvisor have described it as the best place they have visited in New Zealand. In summary, the Faraday Museum of Technology in Napier, New Zealand is a place of discovery where history comes alive through hands-on experience.
Visitors are encouraged to touch, hold items, and pull levers to truly discover how things would have been in days gone by. The museum’s main exhibitions include Tin Town, which showcases the resilience and resourcefulness of Napier’s citizens after the 1931 earthquake, and a range of home appliances dating back to the early 1900s.
Visitors have described it as the best place they have visited in New Zealand.
Good to know
- Type: Things to Do
- Area: Napier South, North Island
- Phone: +64 6 835 2338
- Website: visit ↗
Frequently asked questions
Where is Faraday Museum of Technology?
Faraday Museum of Technology is located at 2B Faraday St, Napier South, North Island, New Zealand.
What type of place is Faraday Museum of Technology?
Faraday Museum of Technology is a things to do venue in Napier South, North Island.
How can I contact Faraday Museum of Technology?
You can call +64 6 835 2338, or visit their website (linked on this page).
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Address
2B Faraday St, Napier South, North Island, New Zealand
Phone
+64 6 835 2338
Website
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Category
Things to Do
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