# Lakes District Museum

> A museum on Buckingham Street in Arrowtown covering the gold rush, the Chinese miners and later settlers, with a small cinema and regional history displays.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-lakes-district-museum/

A museum on Buckingham Street in Arrowtown covering the gold rush, the Chinese miners and later settlers, with a small cinema and regional history displays. Entry is paid. It pairs well with a walk along the Arrow River or the Chinese Settlement.

- **Nearest town:** Arrowtown, New Zealand
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -44.9390, 168.8330

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Nearby

- [Arrowtown Chinese Settlement](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-arrowtown-chinese-settlement/) – 1 km
- [Lake Hayes](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-lake-hayes/) – 5 km
- [Kawarau Bridge Bungy](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-kawarau-bridge-bungy/) – 10 km
- [Cardrona Hotel](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-cardrona-hotel/) – 12 km

## FAQs

### Where is Lakes District Museum?

Lakes District Museum is in Arrowtown, New Zealand, at GPS -44.9390, 168.8330.

### What is there to see near Lakes District Museum?

Places worth a stop nearby: Arrowtown Chinese Settlement (1 km), Lake Hayes (5 km), Kawarau Bridge Bungy (10 km) and Cardrona Hotel (12 km).

### When is the best time to visit Lakes District Museum?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)