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Did you know we have 3 bookable spaces here at Firth Tower Reserve and Museum? Our newest bookab... 2
If you're road tripping around New Zealand this winter and you are visiting the mighty Waikato re... 23
Can you crack the code? Come find the hiding soldiers and decipher their code to learn about the ... 20
Fun fact Friday! Thomas Henry White 1843 - 1923. Architect of Firth Tower, Matamata. British born... 24
We've got an exciting collab with Swim Zone Matamata, just in time for the school holidays! ht... 27
Can you help? 22
Just because it's winter doesn't mean we need to stay home! Come and spend a few hours wandering ... 20
Did you know our reserve can be used inside or outside of our museum opening times? Enjoy a picni... 33
Throwback Thursday! Come and relive memories from the past! Take a look through Firth Tower Muse... 29
The Tower today! The Tower is the centerpiece to our museum here in Matamata, New Zealand. The ... 44
Back in the day. Firth Tower was built in 1881/82. Josiah Clifton Firth, who farmed the 56,000 ac... 49
Drop in at the weekend for a nice, cold L&TA 😁. Te Aroha mineral water is a naturally carbona... 64
Our tiny movie theatre. Preserving the history of our leisure time from days gone by. https://www... 71
Motorhome Information. You'll find this in our carpark. Fees, how and where to pay, plus little ... 73
Our museum will be closed on Monday 1 June 2026 for the Kings Birthday public holiday. We will r... 104
Weddings here at Firth Tower Reserve and Museum. There's a lot of behind the scenes prep before ... 82
Isabella Beeton, better known as Mrs Beeton, became a household name in the 1800s thanks to her f... 84
Sunny autumn bike ride on the Hauraki Rail Trail. Section E runs right past our front door! Come... 94
What an amazing afternoon we have had! Cake, community and company. We have had some amazing bake... 100
We're all ready for you bakers! Everyone welcome for afternoon tea at 2.30pm. Gold coin donation ... 86
THIS SUNDAY!!! Kings Birthday Bakeoff πŸ˜‹ Entries to be dropped off between 1pm and 1.45pm. A... 110
Waiting patiently for cake πŸ™ƒπŸ˜‹ This Sunday, Kings Birthday Bakeoff 🍰🧁πŸͺ Full detai... 103
Reminder! This Sunday, 24 May 2026, is Kings Birthday Bakeoff day! This year it is being held i... 103
Vanlife at Firth Tower Reserve and Museum 🚐. Stay a night or two. Enjoy the tranquil surroundi... 112
A beautiful day to watch the autumn leaves fall from the oak trees πŸπŸ‚ 103
What will you be baking on Sunday 24 May 2026 for the Kings Birthday Bakeoff day? This year it i... 101
Hands up if this image still fills you with dread πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈπŸ˜¬πŸ¦· πŸ“·This is a portable d... 104
Happy Mother's Day to all mums, whaea, grandmums, kuia, step mums, mum-in-laws, surrogate mums, a... 106
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy! Although early Matamata settler children were expecte... 112
Preserving history in a fun and interactive way πŸ‘. If you are looking to book a school group i... 125
Reminder! Sunday 24 May 2026 is Kings Birthday Bakeoff day! This year it is being held in the A... 126
Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that Matamata has one of the largest farming museums in the countr... 136
Autumn vibes here in the reserve πŸ‚πŸ πŸ“Firth Tower Reserve and Museum Tower Road Matamata... 114
A reminder that our museum will be closed today, Anzac Day observed. The reserve will remain ope... 134
Anzac Day 2026. Lest we forget. 148
Road tripping through the Waikato this month? Looking for an affordable place to park up your mot... 131
Early occupation of Matamata. Matamata means β€˜headland’. This was the name of a new pā estab... 145
Anzac weekend. Please note we will be open as usual on Saturday 25 April 2026, but the museum wi... 126
Time for school! Ahh the holidays have come to an end. As all of you wonderful teachers head ba... 116
Facebook Post - 104183942409713_2644133662648371 141
Home bakers! Pop the date in your diary. Sunday 24 May 2026. Still at Firth Tower but being he... 150
Last chance this weekend to enjoy the extra activities we have on over the school holidays. Back... 126
Wedding at Firth Tower? We can help you with that! Whether you choose to do your own thing or hav... 149
We are back to normal opening hours from today. 141
Maintenance. If you have visited over the last month or so, you may have seen our maintenance te... 132
FACILITY CLOSURE NOTICE. For the safety of our staff and the general public, our museum and rese... 112
Our extra activities continue through the school holidays. Come and make kites and paper planes.... 145
The Matamata Historical Society have plans for a change to the interior of our heritage cottage ... 87
From the Matamata Record 1925. Two Truculent Travelers Violence and Bad Language. Fined Ten Gui... 83
Which one of these household devices do you remember from your childhood? Gen Z, ask your grandpa... 90
School's out! It's time for the school holidays! Starting this Saturday, we have a selection of... 74
Please note our Easter and Anzac weekend museum closure days. The reserve will remain open for yo... 82
Our very rare breed, flat wool sheep hanging out at the McCaw Woolshed πŸ˜‰ https://firthtower.c... 88
Group visits are always a fun day out! Here we have members of the Papakura Historical Society w... 83
Cake! The Kings Birthday Bakeoff will be back again this May! Save the date. Sunday 24 May 202... 85
Firth Tower Reserve and Museum is open Thursday through Monday, 10am till 4pm. With 12 buildings ... 93
Looking for an intimate venue to say I do? Consider the Firth Tower Museum and Reserve! We have s... 101
Fun Fact Friday! Following on from our post about Sunlight Soap last month, we thought we'd shar... 79
Looking for peaceful place to park up your motorhome on your Waikato roady? Stay with us! Quiet a... 88
Autumn is the perfect time to visit Firth Tower Reserve and Museum. Cooler mornings, blue sky da... 94
Fun Fact Friday! You can still take a look inside the Tower, with a virtual tour! Check out our w... 110
Our weddings are as unique as you! Some like to marry under the big old oaks, while others love ... 81
Group visits at Firth Tower Reserve and Museum. A few weeks ago, we hosted a group of adult stude... 86
Matamata Historical Society volunteers are very passionate about our local History and maintaini... 101
This is your invite to spend some time in nature! Our beautiful gardens are are open 7 days a wee... 72
Throw Back Thursday! Did you manage to collect them all last year? Last summer saw the introduc... 79
Can you spot the little furry bum 🐝🌸? 90
Let's play spot the difference πŸ€”πŸ™ƒ The McCaw Homestead https://www.firthtower.co.nz/ 102
Drop us a πŸ™‹ if you still use Sunlight soap! 102
Come and play dress-up! Over in our homestead you'll find a wardrobe full of treasure! Choose you... 103
Tower Run Matamata on tonight! https://www.firthtower.co.nz/ 129
Have you visited the Harry Watson Shed here at Firth Tower Reserve and Museum? Beautifully broug... 160
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