While Murray will be celebrating turning 94 over the long weekend, it isn't the only birthday being celebrated at the Hunger property that weekend, says Dave.
"My grandsons Reece and Tyler Robins share a birthday with Murray, they will be turning 8 years old when he turns 94."
The museum was orginially located in Tahora 30 years ago where Murray lived there, before moving with Murray to his next home on East Rd. Last year, the museum moved once more, to a new home on Dave's farm when Murray and his family were moving again and had no room at their new property for the museum.
Dave says the open days over the Waitangi long weekend are a great opportunity for tamariki to spend time with their parents or grandparents and find out about life for the early settlers in the Tahora and Whangamomona areas.
With a wide range of items on display, from tools used by the early settlers to a fascinating collection of woodchopping memorabilia collected by Murray, who was a champion woodchopper in his day.
Everyone is welcome, Dave says, with free entry and ample parking on site. People are welcome to bring a picnic to eat outside, while Devonshire teas are also set to be served outside the museum at 2pm each day, as long as the sun is shining.
The details:
What: Forgotten World Museum
When: Saturday-Monday, February 5-7, 1pm - 4pm daily.
Where: Fernbrooke Farm, 393 Pembroke Rd, Stratford
Entry: Free
