The Briar Herb Factory Museum

The Briar Herb Factory Museum in Clyde offers visitors a rare glimpse into a unique part of New Zealand's history, showcasing a mid-20th-century herb processing site right in the heart of this charming, historic town. Clyde itself dates back to the gold rush of the 1860s, and the museum captures the spirit of those early settlement days.

Visitors can explore a fascinating collection of structures, including the partially rebuilt original herb factory buildings, mud-brick structures from the 1980s, a beautifully restored historic dairy building, a stone cottage, and the relocated Clyde Railway goods shed, dating back to around 1907.

When open, the museum provides an immersive experience, inviting visitors to step into the past and discover Clyde's heritage in vivid detail. Managed by the Clyde Historical Museums Inc., the museum is not only a journey through the area’s gold rush and herbal production history but also a celebration of the town’s resourcefulness and enduring character. A visit during open hours is a must to fully appreciate the stories and craftsmanship behind these carefully preserved relics of Clyde’s past.