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
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 is a treasure trove of rural relics, just a few kilometres out of Masterton.
Open most days: 9am-5pm
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
Con Art (Container Art) is a collection of containers creating an exciting gallery and Wairarapa art studio space.
Open Wednesday-Sunday: 10am-4pm
A free community workshop supporting the mental health and wellbeing of the community.
Open Monday-Friday: 10am-3pm
Saturday 10am-2pm
Te Pā promotes andinvigorates Toi Māori as a local practice. The gallery workshop connects through pūrakau-stories and provides educational one-on-one mentoring and group workshops/courses. Local experts specialise in Rongoā, Kōwhaiwhai, Raranga and Whakaiiro. Nau mai haere mai!
Open Tuesdays & Thursday: 10am-4pm
Enjoy a fresh approach to hospitality by catching a coffee and a snack, some lunch, a drink, dinner, movie and dessert … it’s your call.
Open Monday-Friday: 10am-late
Saturday & Sunday: 9am-late
Queen Street, Masterton and has the latest movies screening. Perfect for one of those ‘inside’ days!