Puke Ariki Temporary Closure
Tuesday 24 March
NPDC has reviewed Puke Ariki operations following the Government’s announcement on the COVID-19 alert level, all Puke Ariki and Community Library facilities are closed until further notice.
We’re sorry for the inconvenience but we know our customers will understand this is an unprecedented situation and safety comes first.
During this time, we invite you to experience Puke Ariki from home and discover our digital library collections and the museum’s online resources.
You will find more information about protecting yourself, your colleagues, and your whānau on the Ministry of Health website
If you have questions about our services while we are closed please visit our Latest Information FAQs.
Opening Hours
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Puke Ariki Museum, the i-SITE and the Puke Ariki Store are open every day of the year, except Christmas Day.
Entry Costs
It is free to enter all parts of Puke Ariki Museum.
Getting Here
Puke Ariki museum is located at 65 St Aubyn Street in the centre of New Plymouth. It is across the road from the walkway and the Len Lye wind wand.
Entrances
There are two main entrances to Puke Ariki, one is from Ariki Street and the other is from St Aubyn Street. The Ariki Street entrance takes you into the library and St Aubyn Street takes you into the museum. The museum and library are joined by an overbridge that crosses Ariki Street, so it doesn’t matter which entrance you come in through you can get to any part of the building.
Parking
There is a paid carpark located underneath the museum. It has space for cars and campervans. There are two mobility carparks.
There is 10 minute parking in front of the museum on St Aubyn Street.
The parking in the paid car park is $1 per hour 9am - 5pm Monday to Saturday. It is free to park in New Plymouth District Council car parks on Sunday. You can pay for parking with:
- Coins
- Paywave
- Credit card
- Paymypark app
There is more parking throughout the central city. Information on other carparks is available through New Plymouth District Council.
Buses
Most New Plymouth bus routes stop near Puke Ariki. Information on routes and timetables is available through Taranaki Regional Council.
Accessibility
Ramps
There are ramps from Ariki Street that go to the Museum and Library entrances. There is also an internal ramp from the ground floor of the Library to Discover It, the kid's area.
Mobility Parking
There are two mobility car parks in the Puke Ariki car park.
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome at Puke Ariki.
Facilities and Amenities
Free WiFi
We have free wifi available throughout the museum and at all our libraries.
Lockers
We have small and large lockers available. Small lockers are free. There is a $5 fee for large lockers.
Parent's Room
We have a parent's room available in the children's section of the library.
Photography
You can take photos for personal use without a flash at Puke Ariki, except in Te Takapou Whāriki Gallery where photography and the use of mobile phones is not permitted
Eating and Drinking
Tours and Experiences
School Visits
We provide education sessions at Puke Ariki for school students of all ages.
Information on our programmes and visiting guidelines are available in our schools section.
