The Museum includes models, displays, videos, and a wide range of artefacts from the region's early gold mining days.


Underground miners at work. This theodolite was used to survey the power transmission line route from Horahora to Martha Mine.


The Cornish Pumphouse is Waihi's best known landmark. This working model shows how the pump was used to dewater the underground workings.


The Cornish Pumphouse prior to its move in 2006. The building remains a Waihi landmark and tourist attraction.
photo courtesy of Mark Samson, Designshed, Waihi mark@designshed.co.nz

left and below: In 2006 the Cornish Pumphouse was cut from its foundations and moved 300 metres.

Click here to follow its journey on the Martha Mine website