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Thames School of Mines Museum
Thames, Waikato
A heritage mining school and mineral museum in the middle of Thames.
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 45 min
Thames was once a bigger gold town than Auckland, and the old School of Mines is part of that story. It now houses a mineral and mining collection. Opening is limited so check before you go.
Good to know
- Opening hours are limited, check first
- Walk the town's heritage streets on the same trip
- Best time
- Weekday afternoon
- Getting there
- Central Thames, on-street parking
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
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