Havelock Museum has had a regular fundraising activity in the form of a Fleamarket which was organised by volunteer members in the Jack Shand Building (support building) beside the Museum.
This means of gaining funds was initialised by an incoming committee back in 1998 when after a two day very successful garage sale it was decided to continue it on a weekly basis. The items which were sold at the garage sale on that weekend were all donated by the public from the surrounding area as well as Blenheim. For the first year or so sites were rented out to the locals but it soon became apparent that this could not continue inside due to the great number of items which were being donated, thus limiting space. The installation of a room for storage and work on Museum collection items, in the back third, lessened the space even more so now sites are available outside only.
Generally the price on donated items was very low but the best return on any article was sought for the benefit of the Museum.
The Fleamarket is now closed as the building is being converted to be an extention to the Museum
Should you now wish to donate to the Museum this can be done online. The Museum bank account number is 03 0599 0336386 00. Thank you for your kind donation.
