'Titiro whakamuri, kōkiri whakamura' 
'When you understand the past, you know your future'

Tauranga Historical Society

History

The Tauranga Historical Society ​was founded in 1952. Today the Society's vision is the preservation, interpretation and promotion of historical and cultural heritage of the Western Bay of Plenty for the people of the region and beyond.

Brain Watkins House Museum

Visiting Brain Watkins House on the corner of Elizabeth Street and Cameron Road, Tauranga, is a step into Tauranga's past.  It is a must-visit for locals and visitors alike.  It is one of Tauranga's heritage treasures right at the heart of Tauranga city. It is open from 2.00pm - 4.00pm each Sunday

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​The Annual Vintage Garden Party

Each year the Tauranga Historical Society puts on a wonderful Vintage Garden Party.
In 2019, this will be Sunday March 3, and is the 40th Annual Vintage Garden Party.
It is held behind Brains Watkins House, 233 Cameron Road Tauranga.
Please look out for more on this event and for the invitations, when our 2019 calendar is uploaded.

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Photographic acknowledgement: Tauranga Historical Society, Tauranga City Libraries