Library Resources
Auckland Museum is home to one of New Zealands finest research libraries and hosts a number of different information centres and services specialising in aspects of the Museums expertise and collection areas. These areas are an extension of the Museums Library, and are available to the public for the purposes of study and research. They also provide more in-depth information on some of the exhibits displayed in the Museum.
Click here for a guide to the full Library Resources section.
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Museum Library
The Auckland Museum Library houses one of New Zealand's largest collections of heritage material, manuscripts and archives, photographs, paintings and drawings. The depth of material available for use by the general public as well as academics and researchers, is highly valued throughout New Zealand and internationally. The Library also provides a growing collection of electronic resources.
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Natural History Information Centre
The Museum’s Natural History Information Centre can be found in the Origins Gallery, on the first floor. The centre provides the visitor with books, maps and computer access to information about the Museum’s natural history exhibits, collections and databases as well as New Zealand’s unique natural environment.
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Te Kakano Information Centre
Te Kakano is the name of the Maori and Pacific Information Centre located on the ground floor in the Maori Gallery. Te Kakano provides visitors with electronic access to the Museum’s extensive Maori and Pacific taonga (treasures) collection. The centre aims to strengthen the link between Maori and Pacific people and their cultural heritage.
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The Armoury Information Centre
The Armoury is the Museum's military information centre, providing a rich resource for the study of New Zealand’s military history. You can spend time conducting in-depth research of New Zealand’s experience of war or tracing your ancestor’s military service.
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