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Through our impressive collections, exhibitions, events and programmes we bring to life the richness of our unique heritage, inspiring visitors to explore and enjoy Kaikoura’s diverse and colourful history. Our long term display is uniquely presented in an awarding winning exhibition space which highlights the district’s fascinating connection with the spectacular ocean on its doorstep. New Normal - The Kaikoura Earthquake Exhibition New Normal is a compelling long term exhibition that looks at the impacts of the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake on our people, our landscape and our natural environment.

Fyffe House was literally built on the back of whaling – the initial single-storey cottage, which became the wing of a larger home, rests on piles made from the vertebrae of a mighty Tohorā (Southern right whale). But Kaikōura’s famously pink heritage building, and the land it occupies, has a history that is centuries deep, dating from the arrival of tangata whenua. By the end of your visit, you’ll have gained valuable insights into the full history of the place, including the whaling industry, and a vivid sense of the lives of three families who inhabited the house between 1844 and 1980.