Experience the East Coast Museum of Technology – Live Day! November 19, 2017

The East Coast Museum of Technology is a collection of local Gisborne History. The museum is run by a group of dedicated volunteers as a non-profit organization and is open to the public. The museum currently ranks in the top 10  by Trip Advisor for things to do in Gisborne.

East Coast Museum of Technology – History

The museum’s humble beginnings started in October 1969 when a group of tech enthusiasts decided to contribute a display of technology at the Cook Bicentennial Celebrations. The group was then integrated as a display for the Gisborne Museum and Arts Centre, housed at the back of the museum in a barn. 

Through a series of moves and expansions over many years, the East Coast Museum of Technology stands alone today with a growing collection of Gisborne’s rich history.

Experience the East Coast Museum of Technology – Live Day! November 19, 2017

Once a year, Gisborne’s East Coast Museum of Technology hosts a Live Day, where the museum revs up some of the old machinery and much more! Spray the firehose, take a ride in an old army vehicle, thresh some grain, and play some ping pong. These hands-on experiences bring history to life and are a fantastic way to spend an afternoon.

E.C.M.o.T. Location and Entry Fees

Located at: 67 Main Road, Makaraka 4010, Gisborne, New Zealand

Hours: Sunday – Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed on Christmas Day)

Entry Fees: $5 for adults, $2 for children, $1 for preschoolers (these modest fees are what helps the museum keep the lights on).