# Akaroa Museum, Akaroa Akaroa Museum is a museum at 71 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, inside the Akaroa commercial centre. [Call 03 3041013]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. ## About, in one paragraph Its own website describes it as “Collections include archives, art, photography, costume and textiles, taonga, and technology. We provide research services and access to our extensive collection. Open 363 days a year”. It opens six or more days a week. The address’s own page keeps 3 council reports on file. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## Opening hours - Monday – Sunday: 10.30 am, 4.30 pm _Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 71 Rue Lavaud _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Kind:** Museums _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** 03 3041013 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site lists 006439418999_ - **Website:** http://www.akaroamuseum.org.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** akaroa.museum@ccc.govt.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ ## In its own listing The museum is one of the town's top visitor attractions. It consists of several structures of different ages & construction types, 3 of which are heritage buildings: Langlois-Eteveneaux Cottage, the old Akaroa Court House & the Custom House. Two buildings of the museum are partially open - the small exhibition gallery & shop/foyer of the main museum structure, & Langlois-Eteveneaux cottage is open to the public through viewing windows. Wheelchair access Fax: 03 3041013 _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** Commercial Banks Peninsula _(District Plan)_ - **Commercial centre:** Akaroa, small neighbourhood centre _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [71 Rue Lavaud](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/71-rue-lavaud), 3 reports on file ## The reports nearby 293 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Water General](https://www.chch.live/report/8863176), [57 Rue Lavaud, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/57-rue-lavaud) - [Facility - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/8828396), [4 Rue Balguerie, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/4-rue-balguerie) - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8774866), [66 Rue Lavaud, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/66-rue-lavaud) - [Facility - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/8429782), [4 Rue Balguerie, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/4-rue-balguerie) - [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/8424264), [58 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/58-rue-lavaud) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/8349660), [40C Rue Lavaud, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/40c-rue-lavaud) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/8272941), [26 Rue Balguerie, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/26-rue-balguerie) - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/8238135), [63 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/63-rue-lavaud) - [Playground Equipment](https://www.chch.live/report/8176329), [80 Rue Jolie, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/80-rue-jolie) - [Roads - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8136177), [66 Rue Lavaud, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/66-rue-lavaud) - [Damaged Street Light](https://www.chch.live/report/7988934), [4 Rue Balguerie, Canterbury, Banks Peninsula Ward 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/4-rue-balguerie) - [Facility - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/7987822), [82 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/82-rue-lavaud) ## Getting there - [Rue Lavaud](https://www.chch.live/street/akaroa/rue-lavaud), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Akaroa%20Museum%2C%2071%20Rue%20Lavaud%2C%20Banks%20Peninsula) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.8051352,172.9675886) ## Nearby - [Nikau Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/nikau-cafe-akaroa), Cafés, 38 m - [A la Baguette](https://www.chch.live/business/a-la-baguette-akaroa), Bakeries, 39 m - [Bugger Me Burgers](https://www.chch.live/business/bugger-me-burgers-akaroa), Fast food, 44 m - [Four Square](https://www.chch.live/business/four-square-akaroa), Dairies & convenience, 44 m - [Akaroa Butchery + Deli](https://www.chch.live/business/akaroa-butchery-deli-akaroa), Butchers, 45 m - [pōhatu penguins](https://www.chch.live/business/pohatu-penguins-akaroa), Guide, 46 m - [Cenotaph War Memorial](https://www.chch.live/park/1828-cenotaph-war-memorial), Botanic, 110 m - [Rue Balguerie Playground](https://www.chch.live/park/1290-rue-balguerie-playground), Botanic, 128 m - [Rue Balguerie Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1732-rue-balguerie-reserve), park, 137 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ - [Akaroa Collection Point](https://www.chch.live/facility/transfer-station-35), Transfer station, 248 m ## The nearest other museums - [Okains Bay Maori & Colonial Museum](https://www.chch.live/business/okains-bay-maori-colonial-museum-okains-bay), Okains Bay, 12.1 km - [Craft Station](https://www.chch.live/business/craft-station-little-river), Little River, 14.8 km - [Gemston & Fossil Museum Birdlings Flat](https://www.chch.live/business/gemston-fossil-museum-birdlings-flat-christchurch), Christchurch, 21.7 km - [Godley Head Heritage Trust Museum](https://www.chch.live/business/godley-head-heritage-trust-museum-sumner), Sumner, 27.5 km - [Te Ūaka The Lyttelton Museum](https://www.chch.live/business/te-uaka-the-lyttelton-museum-lyttelton), Lyttelton, 30.0 km - [Thornycroft Torpedo Boat Museum](https://www.chch.live/business/thornycroft-torpedo-boat-museum-lyttelton), Lyttelton, 30.4 km - [Ngaio Marsh House](https://www.chch.live/business/ngaio-marsh-house-cashmere), Cashmere, 37.8 km - [New Brighton Museum](https://www.chch.live/business/new-brighton-museum-new-brighton), New Brighton, 38.3 km - [Every one in Akaroa](https://www.chch.live/businesses/museum#in-akaroa) ## Also in Akaroa - [Murphys on the Corner - Fish & Chip Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/murphys-on-the-corner-fish-chip-shop-akaroa), Fast food, 47 m - [Crater Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/crater-cafe-akaroa), Bakeries, 51 m - [Foursquare Akaroa](https://www.chch.live/business/foursquare-akaroa), Dairies & convenience, 51 m - [Akaroa Criterion Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/akaroa-criterion-motel-akaroa), Motels, 68 m - [The Common](https://www.chch.live/business/the-common-akaroa), Cafés, 77 m - [Pot Pourri](https://www.chch.live/business/pot-pourri-akaroa), Gift shops, 78 m - [Waffle Haus](https://www.chch.live/business/waffle-haus-akaroa), Cafés, 87 m - [Bon Accord Backpackers](https://www.chch.live/business/bon-accord-backpackers-akaroa), Hostels, 88 m - [Arkwright's Emporium](https://www.chch.live/business/arkwright-s-emporium-akaroa), Garden centres, 91 m - [Peninsula Painting And Plastering](https://www.chch.live/business/peninsula-painting-and-plastering-akaroa), Painters & decorators, 98 m - [Every kind of business in Akaroa](https://www.chch.live/akaroa#s-biz) ## Reviews Rated **4.7** on Google, 63 reviews, as at October 2026. > I really enjoyed my visit to this museum. I had allowed an hour for it but without a schedule I found was still viewing, learning and enjoying it more than 1.5 hours later. The continuous loop video is a good overview of the area. Excellent historical facts on the French and the British, and the brilliance of realizing that for the success of the tourism industry the area had to “reclaim” its “Frenchness.” Nice artifacts and such an excellent variety including Māori, French, English and assorted other items from various nationalities that from time to time came through this idyllic spot., Kirperch, 6 months ago > A must-visit when in Akaroa. Free admission. It is a lovely little museum that offers much more than expected. I enjoyed learning about the early settlers of Akaroa, whaling, and the historical significance of this place. The cottage and courthouse were interesting additions too!, Elise, 2 months ago > We only came for the Frank Worsley archive material. There's not much to see apart from a whistle and his miniature dress medals, but there's a selection of written material and a few photos that i hasn't seen before. Other than that, the museum is well laid out with good lighting. It has access to neighbouring buildings, the old court house and a historic house. With the visit., Grahame Gardner, 8 months ago ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.8051352&lon=172.9675886) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.8051352,172.9675886,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Akaroa%20Museum) - [Akaroa](https://www.chch.live/akaroa), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4582063514), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Akaroa Museum?** A museum in Akaroa, Christchurch. **Where is Akaroa Museum?** 71 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa, on [Rue Lavaud](https://www.chch.live/street/akaroa/rue-lavaud). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.8051352,172.9675886,17) **Is Akaroa Museum still trading?** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. **How do you contact Akaroa Museum?** phone [03 3041013](tel:033041013) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.akaroamuseum.org.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [akaroa.museum@ccc.govt.nz](mailto:akaroa.museum@ccc.govt.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **When is Akaroa Museum open?** Monday – Sunday: 10.30 am, 4.30 pm, as mapped on OpenStreetMap. **What other museums are near Akaroa Museum?** [Okains Bay Maori & Colonial Museum](https://www.chch.live/business/okains-bay-maori-colonial-museum-okains-bay) (12.1 km), [Craft Station](https://www.chch.live/business/craft-station-little-river) (14.8 km), [Gemston & Fossil Museum Birdlings Flat](https://www.chch.live/business/gemston-fossil-museum-birdlings-flat-christchurch) (21.7 km), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/museum). **What’s near Akaroa Museum?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/71-rue-lavaud) holds 3 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Nikau Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/nikau-cafe-akaroa) (38 m); nearest park: [Cenotaph War Memorial](https://www.chch.live/park/1828-cenotaph-war-memorial) (110 m). **What stood where Akaroa Museum is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.8051352&lon=172.9675886) ## Sources - OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL) - Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly - Record assembled 2026-10-17 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/akaroa-museum-akaroa Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/museum Suburb: https://www.chch.live/akaroa