News about the Thatched House Museum, which is a traditional Tristan cottage newly built from volcanic rock and thatched with New Zealand flax.

Thatched House Storm Repairs 2020

Rethatching the Thatched House Museum, which was damaged by the 2019 storms.
11-May-2020
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Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Thatched House Museum

The Museum is a traditional Tristan cottage newly built from volcanic rock and thatched with New Zealand flax, It was opened in 2012 and is available for overnight stays.
10-Aug-2019
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Thatched House Museum Survives the July 2019 Storm

The only building on Tristan roofed with with traditional New Zealand flax thatch survived the July 2019 storm with only minor damage.
9-Aug-2019
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Uncovering Tristan's Architectural Heritage

Jason Green and Natalie Swain have stripped one of Tristan's oldest stone houses back to its skeleton, revealing original features, prior to renovation.
5-Jul-2019
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Repairing the Thatched Roof, 2018

The roof of the Thatched House Museum needed repairing after winter damage.
13-Jul-2018
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New Page: Tristan da Cunha Attractions

Tristan da Cunha has established a number of attractions with visitors and tourists in mind.
18-Oct-2016
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New Page: Tristan da Cunha Tourism News

News about Tristan da Cunha's facilities and attractions for tourists and visitors.
19-Jul-2016
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The Thatched House Museum's new Curator Shirley Squibb

Shirley will wear traditional dress when she meets visitors at the Thatched House Museum.
24-Jan-2015
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First Overnight Stay in the Tristan Thatched House Museum

Picture report on the first overnight stay by visitors in the new Thatched House Museum, who experience the spartan life of the earlier settlers.
1-Jan-2015
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Making the thatched roof fit for winter

Men renewed the turf on the ridge of the thatched roof on 4th May 2013 in readiness for winter storms.
4-May-2013
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Cruise Ship Visitors to the Thatched House

Passengers from the MV Plancius visited the Museum 16h April 2013.
16-Apr-2013
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More Thatched House Progress

A new gate and a traditional washing stone have been installed at the Thatched House Museum.
13-Mar-2013
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Bobby's Visit to the Thatched House

Bertha (Bobby) Glass visited the Thatched House Museum on the 3rd March 2013.
3-Mar-2013
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Tristan's oldest resident inspects the new museum

Granny Ellen Rogers visited the Thatched House Museum on the 13th February 2013.
13-Feb-2013
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Further improvements to the Thatched House Museum, January 2013

Various finishing touches have been made in and around the Thatched House Museum as it prepares for visitors.
31-Jan-2013
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German Researchers visit the Thatched House Museum

Researcher from the RS Maria S Merian visied the Thatched House Museum on 9th January 2013.
9-Jan-2013
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Opening of the Thatched House Museum

Opening of the Thatched House Museum, which is a newly built traditional Tristan cottage thatched with New Zealand flax.
19-Dec-2012
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