Hororata Historic Society

Hororata Historic Society We are a non profit organisation dedicated to the managing of the Hororata Museum and Cotons' Cottage

Bus tours, groups all welcome by prior arrangement. $50 fee for opening the cottage & museum applies. Afternoon or morning tea available on request charges depending on what is required $5 - $10

Help - Does anyone please know any details about these pictures in the Museums collection - who are the riders? Where an...
13/09/2026

Help - Does anyone please know any details about these pictures in the Museums collection - who are the riders? Where and when is the event?
Possibly this may be from the Lloyd Lindsay Cup - 1925 - a similar photo is here: https://nam.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/6604?keywords=

02/08/2026

Calling for Scottish Heritage
Stories and Family Treasures

A research student is exploring the history of Scottish Heritage in Hororata and the surrounding area.
Do you have any:
-family stories or memories about early Scottish settlers?
-photographs, letters, diaries, or other family artefacts dating from before 1900?
- any other historical information that could help with this research.
If so, we would love to hear from you. Every story and piece of history helps build a better understanding of our regions Scottish heritage.
Please comment below or send us a private message if you can help.

This months mystery object from the Museum’s collection. What do you think it is and how old is it?
02/08/2026

This months mystery object from the Museum’s collection. What do you think it is and how old is it?

🤔 Guess the Object!We're trying something new at the Hororata Museum!Can you identify this interesting item from our col...
05/07/2026

🤔 Guess the Object!
We're trying something new at the Hororata Museum!
Can you identify this interesting item from our collection? What do you think it is, or what was it used for?
Add your guess in the comments below.
We'll reveal the correct answer in a few days, along with a little history about the object.
Good luck, and happy guessing!

After an extended closure for renovations the Museum will now OPEN the first Sunday of each month 1.30-4pm. We hope to s...
14/02/2026

After an extended closure for renovations the Museum will now OPEN the first Sunday of each month 1.30-4pm. We hope to see you on the 1st of March!

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Hororata
7572

Opening Hours

1:30pm - 4pm

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+64273864901

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