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Blyth Street Museum

A Town and Its' People

Housed in the former Vincent County Council offices from 1965, the museum offers a unique opportunity to explore Clyde’s storied past in a beautifully preserved setting. The surrounding precinct includes the 19th-century Courthouse and Police Sergeant's buildings, along with the centennial memorial garden and a historic police lock-up from around 1938.

Visitors are invited to step back in time and uncover the fascinating layers of Clyde’s history, from gold mining relics to government administration artifacts, all set against the scenic backdrop of Lake Dunstan and the Cromwell Gorge. Make the Blyth Street Museum a highlight of your journey and immerse yourself in the character and stories that define this remarkable town.

 

The museum houses a wonderful collection of memorabilia relating to the early days of Clyde. Museum staff are extremely helpful and are delighted to help if you have a question concerning the early days, particularly if it concerns one of your ancestors.

Where: Opposite the Post Office Café in Blyth Street
Open Hours : 1pm - 4pm Tuesday - Sunday (or by arrangement) September - April. (Closed May - August)
Admission : General admission by donation.
(An extra special opening fee of $10 applies when the museum is closed)
Group Tours: Adults $3 Children $1 (Contact the secretary for booking).
Research: By arrangement - fee applies.

This website was created by Promote Dunstan

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Promote Dunstan is a small group of volunteers promoting the area from Earnscleugh and Clyde to the Manuherikia Valley. Within the group’s area of interest are three of the most authentically preserved and significant gold rush settlements in New Zealand – Ophir, St Bathans and Clyde. It is a non-profit incorporated society with members developing and encouraging various activities and events which promote the area to the benefit of residents, businesses, and visitors.​

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