Firth Tower Museum
The home of this rural museum is an authentically furnished farm homestead and worker's cottage circa 1900, which is the site of the headquarters of the Matamata Estate (1865-1904) founded by J C Firth. Photography: Elizabeth Dodd
Collection Type
Agriculture, Historic Site, History, Open Air, Technology
Contact Details
 | Firth Tower Historical Museum 266A Tower Road RD1 Matamata 3400 |
 | 64-7-888 8369 |
 | http://www.firthtower.co.nz |
 | firthtower@mpdc.govt.nz |
Visitor Information
 | Tower Road, RD1, Matamata 3400, New Zealand |
 | Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon 10am - 4pm Tues & Wed closed (Museum will open on Tues or Wed for pre-booked tours and groups) |
 | FREE on Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun. Pre-booked tours Tues & Wed $3pp |
Facilities
Historic Category II listed Church available for weddings.
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