Housed in the district’s first Methodist Church, built in 1872, this Early Settler Museum showcases the resilience and ingenuity of Teviot Valley pioneers. This region wasn’t just settled – it was transformed through innovation.  Explore the histories of the largest woolshed of the time in the Southern Hemisphere, the early hydroelectric stations that brought power to remote communities, and the resourcefulness of the pioneer men and women involved in orcharding and businesses.

The museum’s diverse collection spans machinery and tools from gold mining, pastoral farming and orchard operations, a great collection of historic domestic items , photographs and documents detailing early settlement, Chinese artefacts, and various artefacts  connected to the region’s early industrial projects. These weren’t just communities – they were forerunners in practical solutions to the pioneering challenges faced in our Central Otago’s terrain and climate.