Exhibits

This jail was built in 1892 in Karangahake and moved to Matamata in 1920 where it served until 1950.

The Jail


This jail was built in 1892 in Karangahake and moved to Matamata in 1920 where it served until 1950.

Exhibits

 Please note:

The Tower building is temporarily closed to the public due to earthquake assessments, other buildings are open as normal.

Firth Tower Museum will be closed from Saturday 23rd to Thursday 28th December 2023 for the Christmas holidays.  Open Friday 29th December 9am-3pm, Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st December 10am-4pm.  Closed Monday 1st January 2024 till 3rd January 2024.  Normal hours resume Thursday 4th January 2024.

We hope you have a merry Chirstmas and a happy New Year.

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