lakes district museum & art gallery

We were very surprised at the size of this museum - looks small from the outside but it belies the comprehensive internal displays. Amazing place, well worth a visit! Can easily spend a few hours here!

Thanks for your review and we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed our displays. The Old Fashioned Photography studio is a separate business from the Lakes District Museum and as such operates independently from us. We are sorry to hear that they weren't open when you visited Arrowtown as it is really good fun!J

Thanks so much for your lovely review. We believe that the museum and the $3 gold pan hire is a great way to spend a while in Arrowtown and learn about the history of our gorgeous area. The miners had to work hard didn't they!J

Great to hear that you enjoyed our WWI exhibiition. We had some fantastic feedback about the exhibition over the summer. We are sorry to hear that the photo studio wasn't open - they are a separate business from the museum and so are not always open early when we are.J

Ah -ha! You never know what you'll find behind a closed door do you!J

Thank you! What a great review!J

Many thanks for your review. The museum is a perfect choice for a wet day isn't it. It is always great to hear that our visitors feel that their $8 was money well spent.J

Thanks for your great comments. The museum is much bigger than it looks isn't it. Great to hear that you found so much that was of interest.J

We always love hearing from museum buffs! I hope you visited the Arrowtown Chinese Settlement while you were here as it has some interesting information about the history of the Chinese miners in our town.J

Thanks for your lovely review. Pleased to hear you enjoyed our WWI and the Wakatipu exhibition. See you next time!J

Thanks for your great review. We love hearing that you thought there was something for everyone!J

Thanks for your great review. Arrowtown is just a little town but there is a lot packed into our short history isn't there!J

Thanks for your great comments about the museum. We always love hearing from locals as well as our many international visitors. I'm sorry to hear that you didn't receive our usual warm Arrowtown welcome when you visited us and we will make sure that our front desk staff are aware of your feedback.J

Thanks for your great review. We really believe that the museum is fabulous value for money so always love hearing that our visitors agree!J

We are always very happy to hear that kids have enjoyed the museum as well as their parents so thank you for the great review.J