Top rated Museums in Timaru

Experience the best that Timaru has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 8 places from Museum category.

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Ashburton Aviation Museum
Museum
👍👍 This place is an absolute goldmine. Probably the best aviation museum in NZ. I don't know how it has kept such a low profile but I expect that will change. Extraordinarily eclectic array of aircraft. Being able to sit in the Canberra is great. The staff working there were friendly and helpful. The A...
4.80 (320 reviews) (~54.23 km from centre)
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Geraldine Vintage Car & Machinery Club Museum
Museum
👍👍 Awesome place. There is so much history here. The volunteers are incredible and know what they’re talking about. There’s something here for everyone. From vintage cars and machinery to models and household stuff. So fun. Love seeing the 80’s mazda too! Just a nice reminder that time doesn’t stop an...
4.80 (204 reviews) (~16.48 km from centre)
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Pleasant Point Railway And Historical Society
Museum
👍👍 We are so so glad to be able to see this charming attraction! We boarded the 1:00 pm train and was transported to the railway museum via the mode of a classic steam engine powered train. It was like taking a trip back in time! The railway museum had an eclectic collection of computers, calculating...
4.70 (200 reviews) (~31.65 km from centre)
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The Plains Vintage Railway & Historical Museum
Museum
👍👍 Fantastic day out, neat old trains that were $10 per adult and my kids were free (under 5) there was the old steam train running and a rail car, ticket is for unlimited rides on the day. Beautiful old buildings full of equipment there was also a good truck selling chips and donuts. Spent a nice afte...
4.70 (94 reviews) (~46.2 km from centre)
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South Canterbury Museum
Museum
Regional heritage museum with natural history displays & artefacts, such as clothing & housewares.
4.60 (222 reviews) (~47.67 km from centre)
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Ashburton Museum
Museum
Polished local history museum with a wide array of military & cultural relics, art & photos.
4.60 (146 reviews) (~49.85 km from centre)
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Ashburton Art Gallery
Art gallery
👍👍 wawawewa... this place is showing up the big city art galleries. the work displayed here is thought-provoking, brimming with talent, and really inclusive. we love to see galleries support their community.
4.60 (117 reviews) (~49.83 km from centre)
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White Horse Monument
Museum
👍👍 Enjoyable destination spot with great views of the coast and waimati town below. Toilets available, along with picnic tables, viewing platforms, seating, and well developed walkways.
4.50 (115 reviews) (~86.16 km from centre)
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