A showcase of Polynesian, convict and Pitcairn Islander history, the Kingston UNESCO World Heritage Site has a past that is compelling and harrowing in equal measure. The Research Centre at No.9 Quality Row can help you get to grips with it all.
Set in a restored Georgian house, the Research Centre serves as a looking glass into the Norfolk Island of yesteryear. Scour records, journals and reference books for revealing details that bring into sharp relief the bloody and brutal penal settlement and the lives that were lived here.
If you want to trace your own lineage or have a specific research query relating to the island’s history, the staff at the centre are happy to help.
Visitor Information
Operating Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 11:00am-3:00pm; Wednesday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Cost: Free with Norfolk Island Museum Pass ($35). Research fees apply.
Getting Here: A 5-10 minute drive south from Burnt Pine.
Top tips for the Royal Engineers Office
- After your visit to the centre, pop into neighbouring No. 10 Quality Row where frozen-in-time interiors transport visitors back to the mid-19th century.
- For a break from museums and ruins, head to nearby Emily Bay for a stroll or swim.
Explore more museums at Kingston UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Commissariat
No. 10 Quality Row
Pier Store
Royal Engineer's Office
