Things to do in Bay of Islands, North Island: The Best Museums

From the first Hand Cart to the Modern Engine and everything in between. Models and Photos of progression throughout the years in New Zealand and around the World. Uniforms, Badges, Helmets, Equipment and Full Size Engines on Display. This is the largest publicly owned display in Northland, New Zealand. Summer Offer: After Hours Tour By Appointment Text or Phone 2076308638

The word that best describes Masterpieces Gallery is eclectic. We have a constant display of paintings and art objects from some 30 different artists. Many of them come from the Bay of Islands and other towns in New Zealand and many from around the world. We offer a shipping service to visitors from around New Zealand and anywhere in the world.

Contemporary art gallery established 2001. Regular solo and group exhibitions by established national and international artists. Walk in stockroom, schedules workshops and artist talks, on site museum standard framing.

Buildings include the Waimate North Courthouse built in 1862 which is the oldest courthouse in New Zealand, the Maioha Cottage built in 1875 and Utakura Hall and School built in 1891. Collections include the Fergie Neilson collection of Maori artefacts; Bill Pratt collection of gum-digging equipment and the Purdy collection of blacksmith tools. Machinery includes the only surviving Albion Cuthbertson Water Buffalo in New Zealand; one of only five in the world, a fully restored 1901 Burrell Steam Locomotive, a large collection of agricultural machinery and two fire engines. Rides available on diesel train carriage, 1901 3/4 size replica Grout cycle car, 1936 Leyland fire engine and/or 1901 Burrell Steam Traction engine. Bookings essential and subject to driver availability. Something for everybody!

Located in Kerikeri, The Bay of Islands, NZ our Boutique Fused Glass Studio is all about passion and fun - in a world of mass-made products and recycled cheap glass it is our vision and purpose to produce bespoke Art Glass products and jewellery that reflect the beautiful surroundings we are privileged to live in. The results speak for themselves - vibrant, uplifting glass where the standard and quality is second to none! The exclusive range of jewellery by International Jewellery Artist, Penny Ryan Design is created here - dynamic and elegant, classic and beautiful jewellery with a contemporary look, you will receive so many compliments when you wear your individually crafted piece. Come and shop at our well-stocked Showroom attached to the Studio - eftpos/credit card facilities available - best to phone 09 4077029 or 021 834 057 to make sure we are open. See you soon :)

The Russell Museum tells the story of the development of Russell / Kororareka, from a small Maori fishing village, to a port of call for visiting ships and whalers to today's tourist town. Among the museum collections is Maori taonga including a small waka (canoe), a one-fifth scale model of Captain Cook's Endeavour, an original whaleboat and mementos of game fisherman, Zane Grey. Enjoy watching the DVD of historic Russell and see the exhibitions that are on display in the gallery. We hope you enjoy your visit. The Museum gift shop features a wide range of special gifts, souvenirs and books. The Russell Museum operates as a registered charity and does not receive any funding for operational expenses. The Museum is self funded by the entrance fee, research charges and profits from the Museum shop.