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The Olympic Museum Gallery opened its doors in June 2008 and is housed in the TSB Bank Arena in Queens Wharf. The gallery is managed and operated by the New Zealand Olympic Committee.
It contains Olympic memorabilia encompassing a treasure-trove of special items that will be freely available for public viewing. The Museum Gallery will create a wonderful opportunity for New Zealanders to celebrate and learn about the Olympic movement and the role they can play in it. |
The collection also includes the prestigious Lonsdale and Sir Lance Cross Memorial Cups, Olympic winter memorabilia, items from the New Zealand Commonwealth Games in 1990 and audio accounts of Olympians recalling their Games experiences.
Education Service The New Zealand Olympic Museum Gallery will provide guided museum visits, an education programme is being developed and the Olympic Study Centre is available by arrangement.
Admission Free – donations are welcome
Bookings are essential to obtain a pre-visit pack, including free Teacher Resource.
To book, phone or email the Olympic Museum – contact: Charles Callis Director 04 385 0070 Email: office@olympic.org.nz Website: www.olympic.org.nz
Hours Monday to Friday – 10am – 4pm and extending to seven days a week soon.
Facilities Gift store, education services, disabled access and toilets, function hire, public and coach parking by arrangement. |