Waimarino Museum is a museum at 101 Seddon Street, Raetihi, in the Ruapehu district. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 18 reviews. The directory describes local historical items, a large collection of photographs, household goods and logging machinery.
Small local museums like this one often depend on volunteers and on gifts from local families, so the displays reflect the people who lived and worked in the district. Opening days and hours can be limited at these museums, so it is worth checking before you travel. Talking with the volunteers on duty often gives more than the labels do, as they usually know the stories behind the photographs. Visitors with family ties to the area often find the photographs the most useful part of a visit.
For a look at the history of the Raetihi and Ruapehu district, this museum is a good stop on a day out.