BULLS & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Five rooms filled with everyday objects, the paper records of a district, and fifteen volunteers who keep its stories alive. Open seven days a week, 10am–2pm, and by appointment. Entry by koha (donation).
PLATE I · BULLS BRIDGE BUILDERS, JULY 1901
PLATE II · THE STABLES
PLATE III · THE GARAGE AND FARM SHED
“Everything in here was kept by someone who lived in the district - and a volunteer can tell you who.”
OPEN DAILY
Monday – Sunday, 10am – 2pm
Koha entry · Children free · Appointments welcome
FEATURED COLLECTION
Preserving the stories of Bulls and Rangitīkei - from early stores and war horses to the people who built the bridge.
MOTORSPORT
The Formula One driver from Bulls. He won Le Mans in 1966 alongside Bruce McLaren, then raced for Ferrari.
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FARM SCHOOL
The farm school established for children of British seamen killed or disabled during the First World War.
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MILITARY HISTORY
One of only four New Zealand horses to return home from the First World War, later buried at Flock House.
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WHY IT MATTERS
Much of the collection was donated by local families because someone thought it was worth preserving — with volunteers often able to share the story behind each piece.
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THE MUSEUM SHOP
Books written here, about here. Order online, pay by bank transfer, and we’ll post your order once payment is received.
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IN STORE ONLY
Fresh local produce, changing from week to week. Available in the museum only, with seasonal pumpkins when available.
MORE TITLES IN THE SHOP · FLAT-RATE POSTAGE WITHIN NEW ZEALAND
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ALWAYS OPEN
10am
OPENING
2pm
CLOSING
Koha
ENTRY
7 days
EVERY WEEK
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday. No booking required, no ticket desk.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Free parking outside and on Criterion Street behind the building
Wheelchair accessible, with level entry and no steps inside.
Pets welcome inside the museum on a lead.
Photography welcome throughout the museum.
Visitor information available in eleven languages.
Free entry for children, with plenty to discover.
KEEP IN TOUCH
If you’d like to know what’s just come in, or whether the stables will be open on the day you’re visiting, just ask one of our volunteers.
Bulls & District Historical Society
TELEPHONE
+64 21 105 1327 - ask for Helen
IN PERSON
85 High Street, 10am - 2pm
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