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.
Rescue
Every day, rescue teams around the world risk their lives to save others. But what does a real emergency involve — and how would you respond?
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Wawata
Discover the life of Dalvanius Prime, Wall Gallery, Puke Ariki Museum Level 2
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Te Whatu Pareārohi “The Shimmering Braid”
Lane Gallery Exhibition, Level 2, Puke Ariki Library
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What's On

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Crackerjacks - Puke Ariki Discover It! Regular event

Crackerjacks - Puke Ariki Discover It!

Wed 4th Mar 2026 10:00am - 10:30am

Puke Ariki Discover It!, 1 Ariki Street, New Plymouth, New Plymouth, 4310
Justice of the Peace Service Desks - Bell Block Regular event

Justice of the Peace Service Desks - Bell Block

Wed 4th Mar 2026 10:00am - 12:30pm

Bell Block Library and Service Centre, 188 Parklands Ave, Bell Block, New Plymouth, 4312
Crackerjacks - Waitara Library Regular event

Crackerjacks - Waitara Library

Wed 4th Mar 2026 10:30am - 11:00am

Waitara Library and Service Centre, 15 Queen Street, Waitara, New Plymouth, 4320
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Your Library

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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

i-SITE

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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

Schools

Puke Ariki runs education sessions for primary and secondary school students in our museum, at Taranaki Research Centre and at the Library. 

Education programmes

Visiting guidelines

Bookings

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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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