Events

A look at what is taking place at the museum & Mercury Bay over the year

Down the Rabbit Hole – A Wonderland Experience

Down the Rabbit Hole – A Wonderland Experience

Events, Museum Events, Upcoming Events

Saturday 2nd August 2025

185th HMS Buffalo Commemoration

185th HMS Buffalo Commemoration

Events, Upcoming Events

28th July 2025

A Land of a Thousand Sorrows Documentary Screening

A Land of a Thousand Sorrows Documentary Screening

Events, Upcoming Events

27th July 2025

Pirates Revenge Treasure Hunt

Pirates Revenge Treasure Hunt

Museum Events, Past Events

Thursday 3rd July 2025

Matariki Whanau Day

Matariki Whanau Day

Museum Events, Past Events

Friday 20th June 2025

Design-a-badge Competition

Design-a-badge Competition

Museum Events, Past Events

Design-a-badge Competition for Conservation Week (2nd – 8th September 2024)

Opening Times

10am to 3pm*

Closed Sundays

* except Christmas/Boxing Day, Good Friday,
Easter Sunday and Anzac Day.
Last admission 2.15pm

Visit Us

11A The Esplanade, Whitianga
Opposite the wharf.
Wheelchair access & parking is available on The Esplanade.

Admission

Adults $12.50
Local Adult $10
NZ Gold Card (Senior) $10
Student (15-18 years) $10
Children Under 14 are free with an accompanying adult
Groups 10+ please contact us re your visit.

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