Pictorial Collections
The Auckland Museum is an authoritative source of images depicting New Zealand and Pacific culture and history with a particular emphasis on the Auckland region including photographs, prints, drawings, posters and paintings. The photograph collection in particular is a major New Zealand collection. Access to CollectionsAccess to Pictorial Collection’s images (held as file prints) is available from the Library during opening hours. In general, access to original photographs and pictures is by appointment. Pictorial Collections is also searchable through the Library Catalogue. Narrow your search down to Pictorial material by selecting type: photograph, painting/drawing, plan, postcard or poster. Image EnquiriesGeneral enquiries about sourcing images (photographs, illustrations, maps, posters etc.) and purchasing copies - email the Museum Library. Image OrdersIf you know the image(s) you require please download our order form and return it to us with your request. Download Order Form - PDF (136 kb) | Download Order Form - Word (88 kb).![]() ABOUT THE COLLECTIONSInformation about the collections and how to access them including image requests and reproduction. ![]() COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTSA selection of images illustrating the wide range of material found within Pictorial Collections. |
![]() Where to See in the MuseumFine examples from the Pictorial Collections can be seen in the following galleries: Maori Court Pictorial Collections EnquiriesEnquiries about acquisitions (including donations), and information about specific pictorial collections, artists and photographers – email the Pictorial Curator. |