Golden Bay Museum Te Waka Huia o Mohua

The Golden Bay Museum Te Waka Huia o Mohua is a small museum located in Takaka, New Zealand.

The museum's mission is "to preserve and interpret the history of Golden Bay/Mohua". One of the standout exhibits in the museum is the diorama depicting Abel Tasman's 1642 landing. The display includes a diorama-seascape which depicts the voyage and the encounter. The museum also has some dubious human taxidermy on display. Visitors can ask about the albatross, which is another interesting exhibit in the museum.

The museum is located in the service hub of Golden Bay, which is a holiday destination where time slows down. The museum is a popular destination for visitors to the former Waitui goldfields in Upper Takaka. The museum's organised visit to the former goldfields was a huge success, with 45 adults and several children. The museum is a great place to visit for those interested in history and culture.

In summary, the Golden Bay Museum Te Waka Huia o Mohua is a small museum located in Takaka, New Zealand. The museum's mission is "to preserve and interpret the history of Golden Bay/Mohua". The museum has a permanent display of Abel Tasman's 1642 voyage to New Zealand and his encounter with the local Tangata Whenua. The museum is a great place to visit to learn about the history of Golden Bay/Mohua. The museum is open from 10 am to 4 pm every day except for Christmas Day and Good Friday.