New Zealand Timber Museum

Museum: 9am - 3pm daily · TrainWorld: 10am - 3pm, Weds-Sun · Café: Temporarily Closed

Plan Your Visit to the New Zealand Timber Museum

Affordable fun for families, school groups, group outings and curious minds of all ages

Looking for an unforgettable day out in the heart of South Waikato? The New Zealand Timber Museum in Putāruru offers something truly special for families, nature lovers, and history buffs alike. Open 7 days a week, this expansive six-hectare site invites visitors to walk among towering trees, discover vintage machinery, and step inside buildings rich with heritage and stories.

Discounts are available for groups of six or more - Get in touch to organise a group visit today!

Opening Hours:

Museum:

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 7 days

TrainWorld:

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Wednesday - Sunday

Café:

Temporarily Closed

Museum-Only Entry

Adults: $15.00

Gold Card: $12.00

Children (5-14): $7.00

Family: $43.00

Museum + TrainWorld

Adults: $25.00

Gold Card: $20.00

Children (5-14): $13.00

Family: $81.00

Pay for admission to both the Museum and TrainWorld, and enjoy free museum entry on your next visit within the year! On your return, you’ll only need to pay to explore TrainWorld.

What to See and Do:

Stroll through 11 historic buildings and themed exhibits
Discover ancient totara stumps and a 45-year-old native forest grove
Explore a fully restored 1911 pioneer schoolhouse
See working vintage forestry machinery and a full sawmill layout
Visit the Wildlife of NZ Forests Exhibition with taxidermy displays
Marvel at TrainWorld: NZ’s largest model railway, packed with detail
Browse the Gallery & Gift Shop for local crafts and memorabilia
Relax at Redwood Café with delicious food and coffee
Enjoy outdoor events and activities on the expansive Village Green

Group Visits & Discounts

Interactive, Educational, and Fun for Groups of All Ages

Planning an outing? We welcome all kinds of groups, from seniors’ days out to school groups, to reunions of all kinds.

Discounts are available for groups of six or more, we have a wide range of facilities for use, and our team can tailor your visit to make it extra special. With prior arrangement, we can offer guided tours, meetings rooms, conference space, on-site catering and more!

For school groups, NZTM offers a rich blend of hands-on activities, historic exhibits, and outdoor exploration that aligns with New Zealand’s curriculum in history, science, and sustainability.

Get in touch to plan your group visit to NZTM!

Email: office@nztm.org.nz

Phone: 07 883 7621