Museum Lodge & International Police Museum, Dannevirke
The International Police Museum and Museum Lodge bed and breakfast accommodation, are both located in the same building in Dannevirke, New Zealand.
Located in the Tararua District with easy access to the Manawatu, Hawkes Bay and Wellington regions of New Zealand, and within close driving distance to many wineries as well as tourist attractions.
MUSEUM LODGE BED & BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION
The Museum Lodge is a luxurious and tasteful retreat from the past, located above and alongside the International Police Museum and the latest Dannevirke accommodation. This tasteful bed and breakfast accommodation ( B&B ) exudes quality and a high standard to meet discerning requirements and for those looking for something above the ordinary overnight stay.
Are you looking for a touch of luxury combined with a fascinating history and superb hosts? Join the owners Bruce & Maureen Lyon in this wonderful home and accommodation lodge – Museum Lodge. The bed and breakfast style accommodation establishment has been outfitted to an excellent standard from the fine linen, superbly comfortable beds to bathroom amenities and guest lounges.
The Museum Lodge caters for a wide range of customers, both tourist and business related. The Museum Lodge premises are also available for guest and visitor meeting and training opportunities.
Museum Lodge guests have their own private sun-lounge to enjoy the views across Dannevirke and to the Tararua mountain range nearby.
Museum Lodge guests also have full access to the large well stocked library, main accommodation lounge, as well as in the dining room which is available for guest breakfasts.
The Museum Lodge has three separate guest accommodations, each with their own private en-suite or separated bathrooms. Choose from either the ‘Geisha’ room or the ‘Royale’ room upstairs, or the fully wheelchair accessible and friendly ‘Art Deco’ suite downstairs.
INTERNATIONAL POLICE MUSEUM
The International Police Museum is located on the ground floor and adjacent vehicle areas of the historic old ‘Public Trust’ building on State Highway 2 right in the heart of Dannevirke. The International Police Museum is the only Police Museum in New Zealand which displays both New Zealand and overseas Police related memorabilia and uniforms, vehicles and other items.
The wide ranging Police collections on display are the result of years of collecting by the owner and now museum curator, Bruce Lyon. Bruce was a law enforcement officer for 36 years in New Zealand.
The International Police Museum was created by Bruce to meet what he wanted and to fill an important role in fostering a greater understanding about Police and their role in society. Whilst there is a New Zealand Police Museum at Porirua, that does not cover international Police or memorabilia, with this believed to be the only museum in New Zealand to display this.
The collection on display includes a diverse range of items relating to Police from around the world, including teddy bears, badges and patches, key-rings, a wide range of model police vehicles, as well as Police uniforms from many countries – including Poland, Germany, Canada, U.S.A., Vietnam, the old U.S.S.R. and many others. There is a display of New Zealand Police uniforms and items as well as an ever growing display on the Ministry of Transport and it’s Traffic Officers – the MOT having ceased to exist in New Zealand in 1992.
There are also several real Police vehicles out the back of the museum including New Zealand Police and Ministry of Transport patrol vehicles and motorcycles, as well as U.S.A. and Italian police vehicles. This growing collection is a delight to both old and young.
Museum Lodge & International Police Museum, Dannevirke Enquiry Form
Address:
133 High Street
Dannevirke
Phone: +64 6 3746455
Mobile: +64 27 4594880
Fax:
Web: Visit website
RATES: Quoted in NZ$, Subject to Change.
Bed & Breakfast - ROOM/SUITE RATE:
- $150 per night for 2 person occupancy.
- $125 per night for single person occupancy.
- Enquire for pricing - up to 3 extra guests in the downstairs ‘Art-Deco’ suite.
All room rates include a full / continental breakfast for each guest.
All rates are GST inclusive and are payable by guests on arrival.
Police Museum - ADMISSION RATES
- Adult – 15 and over - $ 8.00
- Child under 15 – must be with an adult - $4.00
- Family – 2 adult & up to 4 children - $20.00
- Senior – over 65 - $ 7.50
- Police Officer (world-wide) - with appropriate ID - $7.00
Special discounts are available for large groups and club visits – please enquire with us in advance.
Admission to the International Police Museum is free to those staying in the ‘Museum Lodge’ accommodation, and our accommodation guests can usually arrange to view the Museum outside of the normal museum open hours.