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Christmas at the Museum 2025
Imagine stepping back in history into a colonial lounge or settler’s cottage at Christmas time.
The tradition of decorating our houses with greenery at Christmas was brought to New Zealand by British settlers. Today, it is hard to imagine a Kiwi summer Christmas without the trees and mistletoe wreaths popularised by Queen Victoria.
From early December 2025 – mid-January 2026, Okains Bay Museum will feature displays of Christmas trees throughout the museum’s buildings and collections spaces. You’ll be transported back in time to a Christmas night over 100 years ago, with uniquely designed trees decorated by talented local artists and craftspeople. 2025 will be the fifth year we have run this special Christmas event. Some examples of trees from previous years are featured below. Please contact our team if you’re keen to be part of Christmas at the Museum 2025!
