Thomson’s Motorcycle Museum

Visit the home of New Zealand's motorcycling heritage with over 100 motorcycles on display, dating from 1904 to the present day. See motorcycling memorabilia, brochures, motorcycle magazines, parts, workshop manuals and much more. The collection was created by Peter and Jennifer Thomson.

Image: "Thomson Motorcycle Museum" by Leith Haarhoff, 2019, Palmerston North City Library.

When

DATES

Saturday, March 21, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm

Where

LOCATION

Thomson’s Motorcycle Museum 1154 Rongotea Road, Rongotea 4476, New Zealand

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