Mercury Bay Museum

Mercury Bay Museum in Whitianga, New Zealand brings the rich history of the region to life through exhibits on Māori heritage, the voyage of Captain Cook and HMS Endeavour, the wreck of HMS Buffalo (1840), and the area's agricultural and maritime past. Highlights include a full-sized replica of Cook's great cabin, a statue of the Polynesian navigator Kupe, a historic general store and schoolroom, and the Kauri Room featuring the natural history of the region.