Museum Blog

There will be an Open Day at the Archives at the Whanganui Regional Museum on Thursday 7th November, 10am-1pm.  The public are invited to attend the museum between these hours to learn about the Archives Research Service and what we are able to offer.  The open day will be attended by the Archivist, Sandi Black, and the External Relations Officer, Kyle Dalton, and other volunteers currently involved with the Museum.  This is a great opportunity to talk to the staff and find out about the archives collection, the services we offer and how we can assist with your research, and a short tour to view the archives storage area will be offered.

The archives comprise a wonderful collection of material directly related to Whanganui including newspapers and periodicals, photographs, maps and plans, records of societies and clubs, personal papers, original artworks, a collection of research files, and a reference library.  Sandi Black has been working at the Museum for four years, and Kyle Dalton has been an independent researcher for a 10 years.  They are both very familiar with the collection and are able to offer advice on other research avenues, as well as professional advice on storage and organisation of archival items.

The open day will be held in the Class Room at the rear of the Museum and attendees are welcome to come along any time between 10am and 1pm on Thursday 7th.  Light refreshment will be provided.