Mercury Bay Museum
Mercury Bay Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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With exhibits about the Polynesian navigator Kupe, Maori artifacts, the Endeavour and James Cook, HMS Buffalo (sunk 1840), kauri timber and gum, the old dairy factory in which the museum is housed, early settlers’ records, natural history, fishing displays and a wonderful photographic collection. Bringing you face to face with our history!
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Roz
Auckland, New Zealand20 contributions
Jul 2020
Well laid out, with stories of local 'legends' who have made a difference in this rural out post throughout the history since settlement . Both Maori and European
I was very interested in how the women who featured survived and thrived and helped each other out.
For a small museum, it punches well above its weight.
Highly recommended to get a real perspective on the region.
I was very interested in how the women who featured survived and thrived and helped each other out.
For a small museum, it punches well above its weight.
Highly recommended to get a real perspective on the region.
Written 20 July 2020
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Tractorbeeb
Weymouth, UK297 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Not normally one to visit a museum on hols but popped into the mercury bay museum to learn a bit more about Capt Cook and the Māori adventurers. Really interesting place and nice staff and peace to explore.
Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Interactive, lots to see and watch, you will deffny learn something from the trip!
Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Interactive, lots to see and watch, you will deffny learn something from the trip!
Written 28 March 2023
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Kerry G
Wellington, New Zealand40 contributions
Apr 2023
A maze of rooms all filled with quality exhibits.our family spent a lot longer there than we thought we would as there was something interesting around every corner. Friendly staff, great location and lovely premises. Pricing seemed a little high if you have a family if 5 adults but overall, it was worth it.
Written 29 April 2023
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Laura Camilla
3 contributions
Jan 2021 • Family
This museum looks tiny from the front, but is packed with interesting exhibitions. They’re well put together and fun for both adults and children to roam. There’s a treasure hunt for the children, which keeps them interested. The staff are lovely, as is the little gift shop which has some gorgeous products. Highly recommended!
Written 27 January 2021
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timwells
Weymouth, UK110 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
This is a great collection of items and artifacts associated with Whitianga and Mercury Bay. It is bigger than you might think from the frontage, and well worth the $6 entrance fee. Plenty of info about Captain James Cook, farming, gold mining, WW1 etc. We just went in on spec, and are very glad we did.
Written 3 May 2016
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MartyandAmy
Wellington, New Zealand292 contributions
Sept 2022
Loads of information in regards to the history of the area. The attendant that was on duty was fantastic and saw him the next day on the ferry. Great to see locals helping and supporting and happy to be doing the same for them.
Written 23 September 2022
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Jane W
Auckland, New Zealand92 contributions
Sept 2020
We really enjoyed walking around this museum. Full of interesting facts about Captain Cook and his time in the area.
Written 5 September 2020
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Sharon W
Auckland, New Zealand38 contributions
Dec 2019
Well worth visiting. Excellent displays and information about the early settlement of the area. More than happy to recommend.
Written 7 January 2020
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Ikorel
Nelson, New Zealand288 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
Absolutely worth a visit if you are in town. Amazing information, not just ancient history about NZ, but lots of more recent history and facts about the area. If you are with children there is also lots to keep them amused.
Written 16 February 2019
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helianthus1
Auckland, New Zealand463 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Hubby and I spent a couple of enjoyable hours here, getting totally absorbed in the interactive displays. A wonderful place to visit on a rainy day, or to escape from the heat!
Written 6 February 2019
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