RESEARCH SERVICES

Volunteer researchers are available to assist with your heritage research, such as family history or genealogy, by appointment. We focus on Western Southland as well as Riverton/Aparima, specifically social history. Please phone to make an appointment or email [email protected] as our volunteers only come in on request, they are not here during all open hours of the museum. 

The first half hour of research assistance is free of charge, charges apply thereafter. It is helpful if your request states what you already know and what you are looking to find out, so that our researchers don't waste time researching information you already know.

Historic PHOTOS

We hold a large (4,500+) collection of historic photographs. We are in the process of scanning and cataloguing these images, and in many cases sharing them online alongside the rest of our collection online, which you can view by clicking the eHive logo below. There are some images which have not been published, for various reasons, so please enquire if you are searching for something you cannot find on eHive.

You can request to purchase a higher resolution version of the image by emailing us with the reference number and stating how you intend to use the image. Non commercial use of our images is $20 per image, and commercial use charges are considered on a case by case basis upon request. We charge $25 if you would like a printed photo.