Howick Historical Village, Living history museum in Lloyd Elsmore Park, Auckland, New Zealand
The museum spans across 7 acres of grounds and heritage gardens, featuring numerous authentically furnished buildings from colonial New Zealand between 1840 and 1880.
The village, established in 1980 by the Howick Historical Society, preserves relocated historic structures from the surrounding area on land provided by Manukau City Council.
Regular demonstrations by costumed interpreters during Live Days present traditional crafts, cooking methods, and daily activities of early New Zealand settlers.
Located at 75 Bells Road, the museum operates Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM, with adult admission at 16 dollars and child tickets at 8 dollars.
Since 2016, the village grounds serve as a filming location for the YouTube group Viva La Dirt League, adding contemporary media relevance to this historical setting.
Location: Auckland Region
Inception: 1980
Address: 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, Auckland 2010 2010 2010
Website: https://historicalvillage.org.nz
GPS coordinates: -36.90740,174.90270
Latest update: May 28, 2025 01:37
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