main room

Exhibition extended
to 23 August 2010

10:00 am - 4:00 pm daily

An Unsettled History
has been extended to accomodate the wishes of the Waitangi Tribunal panel to view the exhibition. An Unsettled History juxtaposes contemporary art works with historical objects from Russell Museum's collection to generate discussion around Maori sovereignty as stated in He Whakaputanga o Rangatira o nu Tireni (1835) and the failure of the Crown to honour articles in Te Tiriti o Waitangi (1840).

Recent & Past Exhibitions

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Russell Museum, Bay of Islands history

If you are interested in early Maori history of the Bay of Islands, the whaling industry that linked traders from New Bedford throughout the Pacific, early European settlement in New Zealand or the beginnings of the game fishing and tourism industry, then a visit to Russell Museum is a must!

The treasure house of Russell (Te Whare Taonga o Kororareka), Russell Museum has several noteworthy and unique collections for you to discover:

Historic Tiki

At Russell Museum we appreciate your questions, because, then we can add more value to your visit. We welcome schools and researchers. Your inquiries give us the opportunity to assist in education and show off our archives. Our database includes:
  • Books published by and exclusive to the Museum shop, out of print historical books; childrens' books
  • A collection of textual material such as newspaper clippings, and local magazines; oral histories; public records of arcaeological digs; Treaty of Waitangi scoping reports.
  • Artefacts of historical significance

Come on in!

Open every day except Christmas Day:
January: 10am - 5pm and February - December: 10am - 4pm
Admission: Adults - 7.50 / Children - 2.00 / Family rate - 7.50 per Adults and children free

 

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