Mercury Bay Museum — Attraction in Waikato

Fabulous museum. An absolute treasure. Organized, very cleverley set out. Full of interesting historical facts and stories and eye catching displays. My kind of museum. It felt so clean and tidy and very much loved. We will definitely be back as I didn't manage to get through it all as we ran out of time. 2 favourite exhibitions were the Time line from Kupe's arrival to present day. The best one I've ever seen and the second is the School room with the teacher telling me to sit down I was late, absolutely loved it. As I say, this museum is a real treasure and Whitianga...

A GEM!! It might be small, but you will be amazed at what you learn about the history of the area and particularly the information about Capt James Cook's legacy and contribution to New Zealand. The movie, not so much but the degree of information in the displays was great and a real credit to the team who have put it all together and who voluntarily run the museum. Lovely shop and great Captain Cook book selection. Congratulations and Thank You for a wonderful afternoon of browsing...

It was like Dr Who's TARDIS. It didnt look very big outside, but there was a lot more inside than expected. Learned how James Cook was able to plot where New Zealand was using the Transit of Mercury across the Sun. Somehow being in New Zealand but learning about another Brit seemed odd, yet satisfying at the same time. There are other exhibits too which speak to the area as a whole. There is a small admission fee but I felt it was...