A pioneer museum in a simple gabled cottage at 527 West Coast Road in Oratia, built around 1870 and dressed to reflect the early settlers' history. Its collections show the domestic and working life of the first settlers in the Oratia area. It opens on the second Sunday of each month from 10am to 1pm, and it can also be opened by arrangement at other times. To arrange a visit, call Brigid Roke on 09 813 1334 or Sure Pirie on 09 818 0977.