I AM FREE FOR AUCKLANDERS

Auckland Museum is Free for Aucklanders!

Now until the end of May 2010

I AM FREE continues until the end of May, so don't miss out. The Auckland Museum is open to the people of Auckland with no donation requested. If you applied for your I AM AUCKLAND MUSEUM card, you can bring that with you for free entry. Without the card you will simply be asked for personal ID and proof of residence when you visit. You can sign up for your I AM AUCKLAND MUSEUM card during your visit - doing so will put you in the draw to win $500 at the Museum Shop. Get your friends and family together and visit your Museum - no donation requested!

Auckland Museum is FREE for Aucklanders this summer!

This Summer admission to the Museum will be FREE for all Aucklanders - from 4 December

For the first time in 10 years, Auckland Museum will not be asking for an admission contribution from the Auckland region’s residents, from 4 December. This gesture is part of the on-going celebrations of the building’s 80th birthday and makes the Museum the best value destination for Aucklanders this summer.

“We are thrilled after ten years to be able to offer Aucklanders this seasonal opportunity to come home to their Museum,” says Director Vanda Vitali. “This will be a chance for our community to see the new improvements within the Museum and participate in the range of exciting summer exhibitions and programmes.”

Enjoying the Museum this summer will be as simple as bringing along proof of residency (rates bill, utility bill, library card, or mail indicating residential address) plus one form of ID (eg valid credit card, drivers’ licence, birth certificate, Seniors Card).

To ensure this initiative has no impact on the rates levy, the Museum will continue to charge entry fees to special exhibitions and some programmes, and will increase the suggested donation to $10.00 for non-Aucklanders.

The Museum’s summer programme includes Wonderland: The Magic of the Rose, a new special exhibition that unravels the fabulous tales of love, passion and secrecy that have made the rose revered by royalty, praised by poets, and a special part of life for people around the world.

“We hope to see a whole generation of new visitors join us at the Museum this summer,” concludes Dr Vitali. “And it will be a great chance for families to come several times over the school holidays. Between a free Museum and the gorgeous Domain around us, what could be a better day for Aucklanders?”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I use as proof of residence?

Rates Bill
Utility Bill
Greater Auckland Region library card
Any mail to your address from an official source (e.g. bank statements, loyalty cards, telephone/internet bills, etc).

What else do I need?

One form of picture ID - eg Passport/Drivers Licence/Student Card.

Why is this for summer only?
We’re celebrating the 80th birthday of the building thanking Aucklanders for their on-going support of the Museum.

What if I have friends visiting?
Many Aucklanders will have friends and family visiting for the holidays. We will ask them for an admission contribution, because we want this to be something special for Aucklanders this summer. Please help us out by keeping our funding intact for our exhibitions and programmes by bringing your proof of Auckland residence with you and encouraging your visitors to contribute.

How come non-Aucklanders will still be asked for a donation?
Non-Aucklanders are not levied through their rates for Museum. It is important that the Museum continues to raise some of its own funding to help produce world-class programmes.

Why do we have to pay for special exhibits and programmes?
The costs of producing special exhibitions isn’t covered by our levy, so we rely on visitors that want to see the exhibitions and events to help enable us to keep producing them.

Will I need to bring ID and proof of residence for my whole family?
As long as one family member has proof of residence, then ID to prove you are related will be fine. Remember, children and students aged 15 years and under are free.

I’m a Member – I am already not asked for donation – what is in this for me?
As a Member, you will be able to visit our special exhibition, Wonderland: Magic of the Rose free-of-charge during the summer.

‘Why do we need to bring in proof of address and ID when entry is by donation anyway? Why can’t I just come in and say “I don’t want to make a donation”?
You can still do that if you want. But we hope you’ll bring in something to show your Auckland residency. The more Aucklanders we can show are coming to take advantage of no donation requested, the better chance we have of doing this again, or keeping it going!