Events
A look at what is taking place in Mercury Bay this yearSpooky Halloween House 2025
Mercury Bay Museum presents – SPOOKY HALLOWEEN HOUSE!!!!
Sat, 1st November, 2025
from 16:00 – 19:00
One session =more scare = do you dare?? 
Once again we have one session for EVERYONE!!!
Tickets are $8.00 each (all ages) – pre-sales preferred and highly recommended
Dress up optional but no props allowed
Torches allowed if required
NO Photography allowed inside the House
Please also note the Museum will be closed on the day to allow the ‘spookiness’ to be created but if you need tickets please just knock on the door!
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