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Can you help solve the mystery? 10
Hollyhocks from the homestead garden. Packs of seeds available now. $2.50 each. 19
One of our favourite activities here at Firth Tower is the dress up area in the open parlour of t... 25
Another exciting event is coming in March next year! For all planned events follow Matamata Herit... 26
Want to reduce your waste? See how easy it is composting your kitchen scraps and garden waste. Ru... 26
The beautiful Clydesdales working the land. Visit the Madill Shed here at Firth Tower and check o... 32
Arawa Street, Matamata, during the 1930's. 'The Value House', drapery, clothing and mercery. I ... 37
Interested in finding out more about your family history? 41
Winters in the Waikato can sometimes be grey, sometimes foggy, sometimes blue skies. But always ... 68
Wind Back Wednesday! Come and time travel for an hour or two. Learn about the growth of Matamat... 62
Come and learn some old school skills πŸ§€ Date and time TBC. 67
Come and ride the rail trailπŸš΄β€β™‚οΈπŸš΄β€β™€οΈ The Matamata to Te Aroha leg of the Haurak... 73
This one will bring back some memories! Pop the date in your diary for next March and follow Mata... 76
Fun Fact Friday! The first sheep dogs were brought to New Zealand from England and Scotland in 18... 93
πŸ’’πŸ‘°πŸ«Ά 87
Caravan club meet ups here at Firth Tower. This group of caravanners enjoyed the long Matariki we... 82
Wandering the Waikato this winter? Looking for a peaceful place to park up your camper? Stay with... 86
Dress like a Victorian! Lots of dress ups, for all ages, available in the McCaw Homestead. Make y... 100
Wind Back Wednesday! Have you had a peep down the well at the back of the McCaw Homestead? This... 105
Scary or cute? Our collection of dolls here at Firth Tower Reserve and Museum 🫣 https://www.f... 100
....to slow down and enjoy the simple life. Visit us at Firth Tower Reserve and Museum where you ... 116
Imagine a whole month of events celebrating Matamata's heritage! Workshops, guided walks, talks, ... 132
The third of our bookable spaces here at Firth Tower Reserve and Museum. Our beautiful church ... 97
Anyone else got spring flowers popping up in the middle of winter? 🌼🌹🌺🌷 https://www.... 134
We've got an exciting collab with Swim Zone Matamata for the entire month of July! You can purch... 150
Firth Tower Reserve and Museum isa drop off point for donated books for the Matamata Historical S... 145
Looking for something to fill a day before the kids head back to school? Purchase one of our Com... 141
The wedding of Jing and Vic πŸ’• Thank you for choosing Firth Tower Reserve and Museum for your ... 137
Extra activities continue for the rest of the school holidays! Usual admission fees apply. Conces... 159
July 10 2026. Celebrating Matariki, the Māori New Year, in New Zealand. As the stars of the Mat... 168
Have you got a collection you'd like to show? 131
Please note our museum will be closed on Friday 10 July for the Matariki public holiday. We will... 130
School's out πŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒ We have some extra activities this school holidays. Usual admission f... 134
Another of our bookable spaces here at Firth Tower Reserve and Museum is the Heritage Centre. Tr... 151
Looking for some fun stuff to do in the holidays? For just $35 you can take the family (2 adults... 325
Did you know we have 3 bookable spaces here at Firth Tower Reserve and Museum? Our newest bookab... 152
Just because it's winter doesn't mean we need to stay home! Come and spend a few hours wandering ... 185
Can you help? 202
We've got an exciting collab with Swim Zone Matamata, just in time for the school holidays! ht... 284
Fun fact Friday! Thomas Henry White 1843 - 1923. Architect of Firth Tower, Matamata. British born... 205
Can you crack the code? Come find the hiding soldiers and decipher their code to learn about the ... 196
If you're road tripping around New Zealand this winter and you are visiting the mighty Waikato re... 182
Did you know our reserve can be used inside or outside of our museum opening times? Enjoy a picni... 153
Throwback Thursday! Come and relive memories from the past! Take a look through Firth Tower Muse... 156
The Tower today! The Tower is the centerpiece to our museum here in Matamata, New Zealand. The ... 178
Back in the day. Firth Tower was built in 1881/82. Josiah Clifton Firth, who farmed the 56,000 ac... 160
Drop in at the weekend for a nice, cold L&TA 😁. Te Aroha mineral water is a naturally carbona... 184
Our tiny movie theatre. Preserving the history of our leisure time from days gone by. https://www... 185
Motorhome Information. You'll find this in our carpark. Fees, how and where to pay, plus little ... 145
Our museum will be closed on Monday 1 June 2026 for the Kings Birthday public holiday. We will r... 177
Weddings here at Firth Tower Reserve and Museum. There's a lot of behind the scenes prep before ... 162
Isabella Beeton, better known as Mrs Beeton, became a household name in the 1800s thanks to her f... 218
Sunny autumn bike ride on the Hauraki Rail Trail. Section E runs right past our front door! Come... 183
What an amazing afternoon we have had! Cake, community and company. We have had some amazing bake... 172
We're all ready for you bakers! Everyone welcome for afternoon tea at 2.30pm. Gold coin donation ... 158
THIS SUNDAY!!! Kings Birthday Bakeoff πŸ˜‹ Entries to be dropped off between 1pm and 1.45pm. A... 165
Waiting patiently for cake πŸ™ƒπŸ˜‹ This Sunday, Kings Birthday Bakeoff 🍰🧁πŸͺ Full detai... 175
Reminder! This Sunday, 24 May 2026, is Kings Birthday Bakeoff day! This year it is being held i... 160
Vanlife at Firth Tower Reserve and Museum 🚐. Stay a night or two. Enjoy the tranquil surroundi... 179
A beautiful day to watch the autumn leaves fall from the oak trees πŸπŸ‚ 160
What will you be baking on Sunday 24 May 2026 for the Kings Birthday Bakeoff day? This year it i... 160
Hands up if this image still fills you with dread πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈπŸ˜¬πŸ¦· πŸ“·This is a portable d... 160
Happy Mother's Day to all mums, whaea, grandmums, kuia, step mums, mum-in-laws, surrogate mums, a... 151
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy! Although early Matamata settler children were expecte... 160
Preserving history in a fun and interactive way πŸ‘. If you are looking to book a school group i... 188
Reminder! Sunday 24 May 2026 is Kings Birthday Bakeoff day! This year it is being held in the A... 195
Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that Matamata has one of the largest farming museums in the countr... 197
Autumn vibes here in the reserve πŸ‚πŸ πŸ“Firth Tower Reserve and Museum Tower Road Matamata... 160
A reminder that our museum will be closed today, Anzac Day observed. The reserve will remain ope... 190
Anzac Day 2026. Lest we forget. 189
Road tripping through the Waikato this month? Looking for an affordable place to park up your mot... 181
Early occupation of Matamata. Matamata means β€˜headland’. This was the name of a new pā estab... 198
Anzac weekend. Please note we will be open as usual on Saturday 25 April 2026, but the museum wi... 175
Time for school! Ahh the holidays have come to an end. As all of you wonderful teachers head ba... 162
Facebook Post - 104183942409713_2644133662648371 198
Home bakers! Pop the date in your diary. Sunday 24 May 2026. Still at Firth Tower but being he... 189
Last chance this weekend to enjoy the extra activities we have on over the school holidays. Back... 174
Wedding at Firth Tower? We can help you with that! Whether you choose to do your own thing or hav... 214
We are back to normal opening hours from today. 204
Maintenance. If you have visited over the last month or so, you may have seen our maintenance te... 176
FACILITY CLOSURE NOTICE. For the safety of our staff and the general public, our museum and rese... 164
Our extra activities continue through the school holidays. Come and make kites and paper planes.... 192
From the Matamata Record 1925. Two Truculent Travelers Violence and Bad Language. Fined Ten Gui... 144
The Matamata Historical Society have plans for a change to the interior of our heritage cottage ... 130
Which one of these household devices do you remember from your childhood? Gen Z, ask your grandpa... 152
School's out! It's time for the school holidays! Starting this Saturday, we have a selection of... 128
Please note our Easter and Anzac weekend museum closure days. The reserve will remain open for yo... 128
Our very rare breed, flat wool sheep hanging out at the McCaw Woolshed πŸ˜‰ https://firthtower.c... 138
Group visits are always a fun day out! Here we have members of the Papakura Historical Society w... 135
Cake! The Kings Birthday Bakeoff will be back again this May! Save the date. Sunday 24 May 202... 139
Firth Tower Reserve and Museum is open Thursday through Monday, 10am till 4pm. With 12 buildings ... 142
Looking for an intimate venue to say I do? Consider the Firth Tower Museum and Reserve! We have s... 166
Fun Fact Friday! Following on from our post about Sunlight Soap last month, we thought we'd shar... 356
Autumn is the perfect time to visit Firth Tower Reserve and Museum. Cooler mornings, blue sky da... 152
Looking for peaceful place to park up your motorhome on your Waikato roady? Stay with us! Quiet a... 137
Fun Fact Friday! You can still take a look inside the Tower, with a virtual tour! Check out our w... 163
Our weddings are as unique as you! Some like to marry under the big old oaks, while others love ... 126
Group visits at Firth Tower Reserve and Museum. A few weeks ago, we hosted a group of adult stude... 142
Matamata Historical Society volunteers are very passionate about our local History and maintaini... 155
This is your invite to spend some time in nature! Our beautiful gardens are are open 7 days a wee... 122
Come and play dress-up! Over in our homestead you'll find a wardrobe full of treasure! Choose you... 157
Tower Run Matamata on tonight! https://www.firthtower.co.nz/ 180
Have you visited the Harry Watson Shed here at Firth Tower Reserve and Museum? Beautifully broug... 207
Drop us a πŸ™‹ if you still use Sunlight soap! 161
Can you spot the little furry bum 🐝🌸? 146
Let's play spot the difference πŸ€”πŸ™ƒ The McCaw Homestead https://www.firthtower.co.nz/ 159
Throw Back Thursday! Did you manage to collect them all last year? Last summer saw the introduc... 130
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