2 York Street.
Russell, New Zealand

"Russell Museum / Te Whare Taonga o Kororareka (the treasure house of Russell) is in the heart of Russell. It seeks to collect and preserve the history of its community, to tell the Russell story for visitors and encourage appreciation and knowledge of our local heritage.

"The museum tells the story of the development of the town from a small Maori fishing village to a port of call for visiting ships and today's tourist town.

"Among its collections is a one-fifth scale model of Captain Cook's Endeavour, and Maori taonga including a small waka (canoe). There are whaling harpoons and deep sea fishing rods, cannon balls from the Battle of Kororareka 1845 and tourist china.

"The Marie King Gallery hosts changing exhibitions, a video history of the town and a computer-held photo collection. Outside, an American whaleboat, an old wharf crane and carved pou (posts) point to a strong maritime theme."