Lakes District Museum

Open Daily 8:30am - 5pm

  • Museum Entrance Fees

    • Adults: $12

    • Seniors 65+: $10

    • Children (still at school): $5

    • Children under 5 are free

    • Families (two adults, two children):  $25

    Location:
    49 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown 9302


    Opening hours

    Lakes District Museum and Gallery:

    Every day from 9:00am - 4:00pm.

    Closed on Christmas Day

    Arrowtown Post Office:

    Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4pm


    Information Centre

    If you want to find out about all the amazing activities the Lakes District has to offer - we can help!

    Come and see our friendly staff for local knowledge, maps and general information!

  • THIS HALLOWEEN

    Strange things are happening at the Museum...

    We need your help to solve a mystery.

    Friday 1st November from 5.30pm  - various time slots available.

    Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) $25

    Adult $12

    Child $5

    This is a family-friendly Halloween event.

    However, small children may find this event a bit creepy.

    There will be spooky sounds, lighting and Halloween themes - please use your discretion.

    Come and see us for tickets and for more information.


    Gold Panning

    Try your luck down at the Arrow River, where many miners before you have worked, patiently hoping to find their fortune!

    Day hire of pan + shovel: $5 (plus a $10 cash deposit)

    A fun, affordable and authentic mining experience.

  • Hullabaloo Artists in Arrowtown

     03 October - 10 November


    Education Programme

    If you are interested in finding out more about our amazing education programme, head over to Hands on History in Arrowtown for more information!