Albertland Heritage Museum

09/06/2026

Our newest volunteer, Diane, has now become a contributor to the Mahurangi Matters regular History Column.

We are delighted to see her first story published this week, featuring the fascinating story of the Albertland Plummer family.

Writing local history for publication takes research, and attention to detail, and Diane has done a wonderful job bringing this family story to life.

We congratulate Diane on this achievement and thank her for helping to share and preserve the rich history of our district. We look forward to reading many more of her stories in the future.

Well done, Diane!

Recently, while re-boxing a collection of vintage ladies hats donated to the museum by a local resident, we noted a few of them were labelled...

03/06/2026

Last weekend we opened our doors to everyone who wanted to see inside Albertland Heritage Museum and had a great day! Our volunteers work hard to create new displays and stories about the Albertland settlers for people to enjoy.

We also had some surplus books for sale which helped raise just over $500 which will help the museum immensely.

We still have some books left that can be viewed for the next few weeks. We are open Wed - Sat 11 to 3 and Sun 1 to 3.

If you are interested in any of these bundles let us know but remember PICK UP only at the museum - no postage option available. You can also purchase these books individually.

29/05/2026

Know your local history? Settlers. Who were they? Where did they live? . How did Wellsford become a town? How did Wellsford get its name? We have the answers so come to the museum tomorrow between 11 and 3 and meet our volunteers. Free Entry!

27/05/2026

If you love books you won't want to miss this opportunity to stock up before the cold winter months join us! We have a beautiful collection of books to sell at affordable prices. Come along on Saturday morning from 11am to Albertland Heritage Museum. The museum is also having an Open Day so if you haven't been in a while or have never been this is your chance to have a look around. Entry will be free on Saturday.

27/05/2026

Come along and see our range of second hand books! Everything must go ... starts at 11am in the Library Plaza. You can also wander up to the museum for a look. Entry Free and everyone Welcome

08/05/2026

We Will Be Closed Today

Albertland Heritage Museum will be closed today Sat so our volunteers can attend a very important birthday lunch for one of our volunteers. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

30/04/2026

This is a great opportunity
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Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore the underground world where many of our treasures are stored. What’s waiting for you down there? Book today and find out.

28/04/2026

Come along to our Community Meeting at Wellsford RSA tonight (Wed 29th) and have your say about the Wellsford Memorial gates. Meeting starts at 7.30pm

21/04/2026

ANZAC DAY - 25TH APRIL 2026

Just a reminder everyone that the Wellsford Anzac Day Dawn Service Parade begins at 5.45 am on Saturday near the Wellsford Library.

Immediately after this ceremony the doors will be open at the Albertland Heritage Museum and we invite you all in to look at our displays, including our Anzac Displays and enjoy a warm cup of tea, coffee or milo and an Anzac Biscuit before making your way to the Wellsford memorial RSA - inc for breakfast (bookings essential).

In the afternoon there is another local community event at the Wharehine Community Hall where their refurbished monument will be unveiled. This is at 3pm - please bring a plate for afternoon tea.

This is a very special day in our calendars and on Wednesday 29th April at 7.30 pm there will be a public meeting at the Wellsford memorial RSA - inc to discuss Wellsford's own Memorial and the possibility of reinstating it to what it once looked like, an archway made of stone. If this is something you feel passionate about come along and join us, you will be invited to give your feedback and thoughts for its future.

09/04/2026

ANZAC DAY - Saturday 25th April 2026
This Anzac Day is going to be a busy one for our volunteers and community.

At 5.30 am we will gather at the Wellsford War Memorial Gates to honour our servicemen. Immediately afterwards, the museum will open its doors to everyone to enjoy a cup of tea and a freshly baked Anzac biscuit, and catch up and reflect on the significance of this day for our district.

After this, you are welcome to head to the Wellsford RSA, where further events will be taking place to honour our soldiers.

Following a bit of a rest, make your way out to Wharehine for the unveiling of their newly refurbished War Memorial Monument. A special invitation has been extended to descendants of Private Alfred Moffatt, Private Henry Sefton, Private Frank Stables, and Private I. E. Blackburn.

This service begins at 3 pm. Everyone is welcome, and please bring a plate to share for afternoon tea.

Please also mark Wednesday, 29th April 2026, in your diary and join us at our first community meeting to discuss the future of the Wellsford War Memorial Gates. The meeting starts at 7.30 pm. Everyone welcome.