East Coast Museum of Technology is sensational

One unexpected treasure that visitors will find when visiting Gisborne is the East Coast Museum of Technology. Here you will not find orderly exhibits that have been roped off or behind glass. Quite frankly the place is ... er ... a sprawling mess, but all items are extremely accessible and chances are that you will be able to get up close and interactive.

Once family were so delighted with their experience, they wrote the following letter to The Gisborne Herald:


Congratulations to the people who have created the East Coast Museum of Technology. What a sensational place to visit with kids.

Only five kilometres out of Gisborne, this treasure trove of interesting gadgets, vehicles and machinery is a must for inquisitive kids.

We had no idea it was so GOOD!

Rain or sunshine, the Museum can be enjoyed by families any time of year as most exhibits are housed indoors.

It’s rambly-jambly layout is a delight and each corner turned, revealed a new surprise.

Last week when our boys went into a shed filled entirely with fire engines, AND they were allowed to play on them, they were in heaven.

We cannot recommend the museum enough to other parents and caregivers who want a very inexpensive way to entertain the kids and themselves for an afternoon.

Thank you to all those involved in the collection and restoration of so much of Gisborne’s eclectic history.

We’ll be back with visitors from outside the district and a picnic lunch some time soon.

Hayley Redpath and family

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