Welcome to Cheviot Museum

Welcome to the Cheviot Museum website!

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Located in North Canterbury, New Zealand, our museum showcases the rich history of the Cheviot district, from early Māori settlement to European farming and community life. Explore our fascinating exhibits, historic photographs, and artefacts that tell the story of this unique region. We invite you to visit and discover the past that shaped Cheviot today.

Stop by and check it out

Details We are located on the main road through Cheviot, next to the school.

Currently the museum is closed while undergoing update and refurbishment, however the Executive continue to work in the office so requests for information, photos etc will be dealt with as usual.

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Closed for renovations

Details Cheviot Museum is temporarily closed for renovations. We apologise for the inconvenience and hope to welcome you back soon to explore our exciting new layout!

See the before photos below. Here are some 'work in progress' shots. We look forward to reopening and posting some photos of how the Museum looks now.

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Cheviot Heritage Trail

Details Explore the old sites around the village

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What we offer

We provide a number of services that to help with historical research and curiosity. Come in and talk to us about our historical archive search, local history folders, cemetery records and farm deeds.