Bringing you face to face with our heritage
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.
Admission price:
ADULTS $5.00 and CHILDREN under 14 are FREE with an accompanying adult.
Exhibitions
History
Our Stories
Come Visit Our Amazing New Exhibition!
In Our Backyard
In Our Backyard takes visitors on a tour through our backyard space highlighting the animals and creatures that reside here.
Follow us on our latest Project!
The HMS Buffalo Re-examination Project aims to complete a detailed site survey to provide an accurate interpretation of the HMS Buffalo shipwreck site located in Whitianga, New Zealand.
Opening Times
Summer Hours 10am to 4pm (December – April)
Open daily
* except Christmas/Boxing Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Anzac Day.
Winter Hours 10am to 3pm (May to November)
Closed Sundays
Admission
Adults $5.00
Children Under 14 are free with an accompanying adult
Groups 10+ please contact us re your visit.
Last admission is 45 minutes prior to closing
