A local history museum featuring unique and noteworthy exhibitions, revisiting Russells’ Hell Hole of the Pacific days, through today’s relaxed coastal village. A significant record of NZ history.
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A local history museum featuring unique and noteworthy exhibitions, revisiting Russells’ Hell Hole of the Pacific days, through today’s relaxed coastal village. A significant record of NZ history.
Russell Museum is situated conveniently in the centre of Russell village. It is the treasure house of Russell (Te Whare Taonga o Kororareka). The DVD retelling Russell's history is a must see as are archive photos from an era long gone.
There are several noteworthy and unique exhibitions for you to discover, Captain Cook's 1/5 scale model "Endeavour", a whaling boat and river waka (canoe), artifacts from Zane Grey's fishing expeditions and more.
The shop has a selection of books, special souvenirs & gifts as mementos of your visit.
Open every day except Christmas Day
January: 10am - 5pm
February - December: 10am - 4
Russell Museum, 2 York Street, Russell, Northland, New Zealand.
By Kate Malcolm