Hororata Historical Society maintains the historic Cotons' Cottage and the Hororata Museum, which contain a wide range of artefacts, archives and photographs relating to the history of our district. Set on a beautiful rural site with plenty of parking, the cottage and museum are a great destination for those exploring the countryside, and for anyone interested in New Zealand history.

EVENTS: Art meets Heritage at Hororata: Opening Night Fri 21 March 2025, 5-8pm, Hororata Hall

Hororata Museum and Coton's Cottage are CLOSED for building repairs at present. For more information, see our NEWS page.

Visit

The Museum is CLOSED.
Usual hours: Sundays 1.30-4pm,
October to May.
Contact us to book a tour / school group.

Location

Cotons Road, Hororata, ​New Zealand.
Free parking available on site.
Signposted from Bealey Road.​

Contact

​President (03) 3180600 
​Secretary (03) 3179903
​[email protected]

Join Us

Hororata Historical Society

Established in the 1970s, the Society was formed to foster knowledge of the history of Hororata and surrounding districts. We do this by caring for the historic cob cottage, and by preserving early records and objects which relate to the history of Hororata and surrounding districts. The Society welcomes new members, especially those with an interest in local history, and a passion for conserving our heritage. 

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Caring for our local heritage