Cromwell Museum — Attraction in Cromwell Community

In my opinion , the MOST AMAZING and INTRIGUING Museum in the Lakes District! Just the model of the old town showing where the waterline is today is well worth the visit! You can literally spend HOURS here! View the monumental earthmoving feats that built the Dam that flooded Cromwell and created what we have here today, the moving of the town, and the excellent local history photographic collection. You have to have your photograph taken in front of the legendary Haast Eagle - It's MASSIVE!! I NEVER TIRE COMING HERE FREQUENTLY!! Very enthusiastic, welcoming and knowledgeable staff. No trip to Cromwell is complete without...

Took ages to figure out where the museum was. (It needs a much better/bolder window display, that draws people in). The museum itself was interesting, although felt sparse. The highlight of this museum was the volunteer, as the way he described living in Cromwell as a child, and spoke of the history of the area was so captivating. Perhaps he should record his stories of where he played, went to get almonds for his mum etc, and have that running near a map of the old area for...

Provide you a very brief history of the Cromwell. Love the way they preserved the snaps and articulated the story.they run on gold coin donation, no entry fee. It gives you a glimpse of how the city evolved. They also have a vintage bike and a car. They have some pictures of first school and mining era. Plus some vintage tools used in mining. Very...