Museums
The Wool Shed
The Wool Shed is a glimpse into the farming history of the Wairarapa and the international sport of shearing. Located in Masterton, across the road from Queen Elizabeth Park, The Wool Shed is a great family thing to do.
Open Monday – Friday: 10am-4pm
Saturdays & Sundays: 10am-3pm
Aratoi - Wairarapa Museum of Art & History
There’s always something fascinating at Aratoi in Masterton, the Wairarapa’s largest museum. You’ll discover national and Wairarapa displays, exquisite Māori taonga/treasures, ceramics, paintings, photography, children’s art, textiles, and much more.
Open 7 days: 10am-4pm
Mt Bruce Pioneer Museum
Mt Bruce Pioneer Museum is a treasure trove of rural relics, just a few kilometres out of Masterton.
Open most days: 9am-5pm
The Pointon Collection
More than just a car museum! You will find lots of vintage treasures to look at…from cars and motorbikes, to displays of period costumes and clothing…all in a replica 1930’s small town NZ garage.
Open 7 days: 10am-4pm
Galleries
ConArt Gallery
Con Art (Container Art) is a collection of containers creating an exciting gallery and Wairarapa art studio space.
Open Wednesday-Sunday: 10am-4pm
King Street Artworks
A free community workshop supporting the mental health and wellbeing of the community.
Open Monday-Friday: 10am-3pm
Saturday 10am-2pm
Cinemas
The Screening Room
“Our state-of-the-art cinema has super comfy seats and leg room galore. This is your place to escape the mundane with a whimsical love story or a nail-biting thriller, either way you can enjoy it with a mouth-watering tapa and a glass of local wine, making life just a little bit more fabulous!”
Open Monday-Friday: 10am-late
Saturday & Sunday: 9am-late
Regent 3
Located on Queen Street, Masterton and show the latest movies screening. Perfect for one of those ‘inside’ days!
