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Marton & District Historical Society Museum

Arrange a visit to Glenbank Cottage and the heritage buildings cared for by Marton's historical society. A former gaol block and furniture factory broaden the story beyond domestic life in the cottage.

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Location
Wellington Road, beside the Memorial Hall, Marton
Admission
Paid experience
Nearby base
Marton
Best for
Small-town heritage · Historic buildings
Higginbottom Fountain at Rotokawau Virginia Lake, Whanganui, New Zealand, photographed on location
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Regional view, not a photograph of this attraction. Higginbottom Fountain at Rotokawau Virginia Lake, Whanganui

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What to look for

  • Relocated Glenbank Cottage
  • Former gaol block
  • Nineteenth-century furniture factory

Before you visit

There are no regular opening times scheduled; request and receive confirmation of a visit before travelling. Special occasions may use different admission arrangements.

Admission & booking

The society publishes adult group-admission charges; confirm charges and child eligibility with your arranged visit.

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Getting there

After confirming your appointment, find the museum beside the Memorial Hall on Wellington Road in Marton.

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Timing & conditions

Volunteer-arranged access matters more than season here; do not assume a public holiday means the museum will open.

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