Eketahuna / Mellemskov Museum

11/04/2026

Due to the weather warnings we have decided not to open the Museum today.
Stay safe.

13/03/2026

Back in May 2025 we had the privilege of hosting Peter Apperley for a few hours during his latest cycling journey through Aotearoa.
Peter has graciously sent us a link to one of his many YouTube videos under the heading of "Slow Cycling Aotearoa" Check out this link, and enjoy a wonderful journey through our history. https://youtu.be/RMDNshNFH6k
[note: Peters video was recorded prior to the instillation of our new display cabinets]

Check put all the many videos of his ventures through this amazing country.

Many thanks Peter, and may you continue to enjoy your adventures. We look forward to welcoming you when you next return to the "40 Mile Bush"

With special thanks and gratitude to the Eketāhuna/Mellemskov Museum for their information and helpAttributions:"Ecatahuna" [Eketahuna], The Forty Mile Bush,...

01/03/2026

Here's one for all those that remember Eketahuna in the 1970's, the Museum has had an enquiry regarding the "Rocketship Eketahuna sign" at the north entrance of town.
Does anyone remember it?
Have photos?
Know anthing about its history?

Cheers.

17/02/2026

08/02/2026

08/11/2025

Check out our resent 'feature' on Radio New Zealand 'Country Life'

Eketāhuna Museum is a treasure chest of curiosities which shines a light on the small town's Scandinavian heritage and the challenges of running a country museum.

08/11/2025

Don't forget we are open today, 11:00am - 3:00pm. Come and check us out at 16 Bengston Street.
Also, today is Eketahuna Market day, Eketahuna Community Centre, Haswell Street 10:00am -2:00pm

01/11/2025

Sunday Reopening Announcement

We Are Open on Sundays Again!
We are pleased to announce that we have now reopened our doors on Sundays. You are welcome to visit us every Sunday between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to drop by and see the progress we have made during our Winter Closure.

Ongoing Improvements
Please note that some areas are still a work in progress. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to sharing our ongoing developments with you.

31/10/2025

Check out Radio New Zealand, Country Life, tonights episode on us, the Eketahuna/Mellemskov Museum. Replaying at 6:00am tomorrow (Saturday 1st November)
or via PodCast.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/countrylife/

Come check us out, open Sunday 11:00am-3:00pm.

26/10/2025

Museum Open.
After a very 'low-key' 'soft opening' yesterday with very positive feedback, the Eketāhuna/Mellemskov Museum will be open today from 11am-2pm.
Call in and see what we have been doing over our extended Winter Closure.
New cabinets, some new lighting (surprise, suprise, not all finished. Yet)
We are a little behind with our programmed reopening, but check us out and we look forward to a formal Re-opening in the near future.
Keep up-to-date with our page:- Eketahuna/Mellemskov Museum.

23/10/2025

Due to the weather system we have experienced, and the lack of power (hopefully connected by tomorrow)
Our planned 'reopening' of the musem, tomorrow, is delayed. Sunday If we are able to finish off signage, cleaning and last minute changes, if not ( need power) we will leave it until Sunday of next week (1st November)
Cheers, and stay safe.