Discover the essence of Rotorua: it's people, culture and volcanic landscape. Let us share with you the great stories which have shaped the past and present of New Zealand's premier visitor destination.
Be thrilled by the museum's high impact cinema experience - 'Rotorua Stories'. Visitors are taken on an educational adventure, plummeting 13km into the belly of the earth to learn the scientific and mythological reasons for Rotorua's volatile landscape.
Other highlights of the movie include the arrival of the Arawa people, a visit to the Pink and White Terraces and the early days of the Rotorua Spa. The movie's active portrayal of the 1886 eruption of Mount Tarawera leaves the audience under know illusion as to the impact of that frightful night.
Explore the iconic Bath House building, once known as the Great South Seas Spa, and unravel Rotorua's fascinating history through dynamic exhibitions that capture the imagination of all ages.
Rotorua Museum Highlights include:
Hourly guided tours: 10.00am to 4.00pm winter and 10am to 5pm summer
Rotorua Stories Active Cinema Experience:
Runs every 20minutes from 9.00am
Maori Battalion Movie:
Runs every ½ hour from 9.00am
Bathhouse Café and gift shop
Open Daily except Christmas Day 9.00am to 8.00pm (Summer)
9.00am to 5.00pm (Winter)
Discover the essence of Rotorua: it's people, culture and volcanic landscape. Let us share with you the great stories which have shaped the past and present of New Zealand's premier visitor destination. 
