Aotea Utanganui: The Museum of South Taranaki is a purpose-built museum that embodies the spirit and energy of the South Taranaki region. The museum plays an active role within our community both today and for the future. It is a museum that is welcoming and inspirational while striving towards excellence in research, curatorship, preservation, and educational engagement.  It is a modern museum with ambitious future plans, prepared to embrace the digital age.