Nau mai ki te Puke Ariki!Welcome to Puke Ariki!

Puke Ariki is Taranaki’s family-friendly knowledge hub, combining museum, libraries, research centre, visitor-information centre, and store. With extensive collections, we share diverse stories to support learning for everyone – from playful discovery through to rigorous research. We’re committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and work in partnership with Taranaki’s hapū and iwi, and our wider communities.
Introduction to Game Design
Sat 14 Nov 1:30-3.30PM | Sat 21 Nov 1:30-3:30PM
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Finding Mrs Mitchinson: the Life of a Forgotten Colonial Plantswoman
Friday 6 November 3-4PM
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Rekindled: Ōpunakē Life through the Feaver Collection
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Taranaki Heritage Month
Find out what’s on at Puke Ariki to celebrate Taranaki Heritage Month
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Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award
25 July 2026 - 1 November 2026
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What's On

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Justice of the Peace Service Desks - Puke Ariki Regular event

Justice of the Peace Service Desks - Puke Ariki

Sat 24th Oct 2026 10:00am - 12:30pm

Puke Ariki Library, 1 Ariki St, New Plymouth, 4310
3D Design & Printing Class: Halloween Special

3D Design & Printing Class: Halloween Special

Sat 24th Oct 2026 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Puke Ariki Library, 1 Ariki St, New Plymouth, 4310
Justice of the Peace Service Desks - Inglewood Regular event

Justice of the Peace Service Desks - Inglewood

Mon 26th Oct 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm

Inglewood Library and Service Centre, 46 Rata Street, Inglewood, 4330
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Your Library

Search our catalogue

Renew your books online

Join the library

Digital library

Visiting our libraries

Visit the Museum

Visit the museum

Exhibitions

Tours and experiences

Puke Ariki Store

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Research and Heritage

Search the Heritage Collection 

Taranaki Research Centre

Research Resources

Image Ordering

Donating to the Heritage Collection

Passenger List Search

Learning

We celebrate the launch of Mīharo!

Our new shared learning programme that flows across the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery | Len Lye Centre and Puke Ariki Museum and Libraries.

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Taranaki Stories

So many people and events have shaped our history. Take a few minutes and discover a story about our people and our region.

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Word on the Street

Have you ever wondered about the history of your street? Check out word on the street and learn a little something about where you live.

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Spotlight on the Collection

We have everything from this snakeskin thimble, to beautiful paintings and quirky curios. You'll be entertained and intrigued by the items in our collection.

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