Plan your visit | Whakaritea tō toronga

We are open at Alert Level 2 with safety measures in place. We are looking forward to welcoming you.

What you need to do when visiting Cambridge Museum at Alert Level 2:

• Wear a mask – You legally must wear a face covering while inside the museum.
• Check in at the door – You are required to check in. You can do this through the NZ COVID Tracer app or manually upon entry.
• Maintain physical distancing  You must stay two metres from other people, except for friends and family.
• Follow Covid-19 health measures. Stay home if you’re sick, cover coughs with your elbow, and wash your hands regularly.

Kia ora, kia kaha! Stay well and let’s look after each other.

 

Opening hours:

Monday – Friday 10am-4pm, Weekends and public holidays 10am-2pm

Find us at the Courthouse, 24 Victoria Street, Cambridge. Parking in Cambridge is free.

 

Get even more from your visit to Cambridge by using our heritage walk app and guided tour leaflets.

Getting Here

Our address

Cambridge Museum
The Old Courthouse
24 Victoria Street
Cambridge, 3434
New Zealand

 

Directions – How to get to Cambridge Museum

On foot

You’ll find us on Victoria Street, near the centre of town, just a ten minute walk from the delectable cafes and boutique shops in the town centre. Or it is a four minute stroll from the Cambridge i-SITE.

By car

Cambridge is on the North Island’s main State Highway 1 between Hamilton and Rotorua/Taupo. Follow signs into the town centre, and you will find the museum on Victoria Street.

Parking:

There are parking bays in front of the museum and a carpark to the rear which can be accessed via Commerce Street and Fort Street.

By bus

National and public buses service Cambridge seven days a week, with frequent services north, east, south and west. Intercity coaches pick up and depart from the Lake Street bus stop beside the Cambridge Town Hall.

For bookings and timetables please visit the Cambridge i-SITE on the corner of Queen and Victoria Streets or phone 07 823-3456.

 

Accessibility

We are unable to provide wheelchair access in to the museum due to the building’s heritage status.  A handrail is provided to assist with the five steps on entry.

Seating is available in the main exhibition space and in our front garden.

 

Kids and Families

Kids and families are always welcome to the museum. Museum Hunts for pre-school and primary-aged children are available for free all year round, and special activities are often planned during school breaks and summer holidays. Check out  Current Exhibitions  for more details.

 

Toilets

The museum does not provide public toilets.  However, nearby facilities are available in Milicich Place or at the Waipa District Council Service Centre.