Welcome to our world class museum, home to an outstanding collection of rural New Zealand heritage, showcasing over 140 years of history in the heart of the Manawatū, friendly Feilding.  Here is a place to cultivate relationships, grow minds and harvest memories. 

The Coach House will take you on a journey from pioneering to prosperity, yesterday, today and tomorrow.

This is where your journey begins....

Te Papa and the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake have teamed up to present Rūaumoko: Restless Land,
a touring exhibition that promotes natural hazard awareness and preparedness.

11 November 2026 - 26 January 2027

The Origins of Free Masonry in Feilding and its Role in Society This display is currently nearly complete and should be up and running by mid-November.  The display was developed by John Stantial, who prepared all the material before his passing.  The Coach House Display Team have completed the exhibition using his presentation material plus added photos and bios of the Lodge Masters.

For more information on both these displays, see our Temporary Exhibitions page