http://www.westernbaymuseum.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.westernbaymuseum.nz en-us Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:15:52 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.westernbaymuseum.nz/blog/post/170044/the-story-behind-the-redevelopment/ Every visitor who's ever bumped into a staffroom door mid-exhibition already knows it: our beloved fire station has outgrown its second life.Over the next few months, we want to take you behind the scenes of how we got here - the complete refurbishment and redevelopment of Western Bay Museum. We're calling it The Why, The How, The Who and The What, and this edition is about The Why: the building itself.It's been a journey, and it's one we want you to be part of. Follow these editions, ask us que... Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:15:24 +1200 http://www.westernbaymuseum.nz/blog/#post170044 http://www.westernbaymuseum.nz/blog/post/169396/closed-for-1-million-refurbishment/ After ten years of extraordinary growth, determination, and community partnership, Western Bay Museum is embarking on the most ambitious chapter in its history. On Sunday, 30 August, the Museum will temporarily close its doors for six months to undergo a comprehensive $1 million redevelopment and refurbishment.This major initiative represents far more than a physical renovation – it is a bold investment in the future of the region, the community, and the diverse heritage stories shared within ... Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:09:23 +1200 http://www.westernbaymuseum.nz/blog/#post169396 http://www.westernbaymuseum.nz/blog/post/152579/matariki-tui-taonga-threading-taonga-for-matariki/ ... Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.westernbaymuseum.nz/blog/#post152579