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.

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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.

Become a Volunteer

If you would like to volunteer to be part of our front-of-house team welcoming visitors to the museum, read our volunteer programme fact sheet and download our application form from the link below.

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Come and join us!! Saturday 23rd January #mercuryb

Come and join us!! Saturday 23rd January #mercurybaymuseum #inourbackyardexhibition

Come and help us celebrate the opening of our exhi

Come and help us celebrate the opening of our exhibition - In Our Backyard. We have invited some of our friends along too to help us - Department of Conservation, Waikato Regional Council, TCDC Coastcare and Auckland Museum. Here is the link to our facebook event :-) https://fb.me/e/7dfN7qeIF #mercurybaymuseum #inourbackyardexhibition #whitianga

Thanks @scoutmagnz. We popped up in Judy Bailey's

Thanks @scoutmagnz. We popped up in Judy Bailey's stroll around Flaxmill Bay!! Pop in soon and get your 'glimpse of the area's vibrant history'!! #mercurybaymuseum #whitianga #coromandelgoodforyoursoul

Wow CRAZY BUSY day today!!! 135 visitors and still

Wow CRAZY BUSY day today!!! 135 visitors and still counting!! Thank you to everyone who had fun in the museum on this wet day!! #mercurybaymuseum #whitianga #coromandelgoodforyoursoul #schoolholidayfun #wetdayactivity

With all the fish coming in at the moment we thoug

With all the fish coming in at the moment we thought we would share some of our images over the next couple of days!
First up - this one would have made the top 10 Tuna comp for sure!! #mercurybaymuseum #whitianga #coromandelgoodforthesoul #mercurybayfishing

Have you visited the Museum but want to know more?

Have you visited the Museum but want to know more?? We can help with that!! Why not talk to us about a guided tour - on your own or with a group of friends!! Just give us a call, message us or pop in and we can sort a date & time!! (Please note there will be an extra charge for this service) #mercurybaymuseum #whitianga #coromandelgoodforyoursoul #historytalks

Happy New Year!! Thank you to everyone for support

Happy New Year!! Thank you to everyone for supporting the Museum through what was a tough 2020. Fingers crossed for a bumper 2021!!
The weather looks a little rough for the next couple of days - perfect for a visit to the Museum. We are open 10am - 3pm today and 10am - 4pm for the weekend. #mercurybaymuseum #coromandelgoodforyoursoul #whitianga #schoolholidayfun

Then and Now!! Monk Street looking towards The Esp

Then and Now!! Monk Street looking towards The Esplanade. The hall (actually the second hall first was destroyed by fire), Arlingham House & the fuel station still there.
Also don't forget we are closing at 2pm today and 3pm tomorrow.
#mercurybaymuseum #whitianga #coromandelgoodforyoursoul

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Opening Times

Summer Hours 10am to 4pm (October – April)
Open daily
* except Christmas/Boxing Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Anzac Day.

Winter Hours 10am to 3pm (May to September)
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

Call Us

(+64) 7 866 0730

Visit Us

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

Proud Sponsors of the Mercury Bay Museum

Email Us

info@mercurybaymuseum.co.nz