Photography & Filming
 Public
Please note that for private purposes only photography with flash and video recording is permitted in most galleries using hand-held equipment. Tripods are not permitted in the galleries.
Videos may not be used in the Maori cultural performance.
Media Crews
Auckland Museum is a popular location for news, documentary and commercial film crews. All media crews must register their intention to visit with the marketing department and be accompanied by a museum staff member.
Media crews are exempt from location fees, however security and conservation charges, in some instances, may apply. News crews may film during opening hours providing the crew is small and Museum staff are present.
Please contact the marketing department to book a suitable time.
Phone 09 302 9769
Email marketing@aucklandmuseum.com
Maori & Pacific Galleries
All requests to film in the Maori and Pacific Galleries must be deemed appropriate by Museum representatives. Any filming/photography carried out for public consumption cannot show a close-up image of the Maori Meeting House, Hotunui. Sweeps of the Maori gallery are allowed, but not focussing on Hotunui or any other artefact, unless given express permission.
Museum staff must be consulted regarding filming specific items in the Maori and Pacific Galleries. General overviews are allowed, if deemed appropriate by the Director, but no specific artefacts may be highlighted.
Contact:
Curator - Maori
Phone 09 306 7070 ext 868
cclarke@aucklandmuseum.com
War Memorials
No areas of the War Memorial can be filmed without the express permission of Auckland Museum representatives. Reasons for filming in the War Memorials must be deemed ‘appropriate’ by the Museum.
Hall of Memories names must not be shown in any commercial purposes. If it is deemed appropriate for filming in these areas, they can only be seen from a distance.
The Holocaust Gallery is of such sensitivity that we do not allow filming in here for commercial purposes. Documentary crews may contact the Marketing Team for approval.
Contact:
Phone 09 306 0761
Email marketing@aucklandmuseum.com
Commercial film crews
The Auckland Museum is often used as a location for film and commerical crews. Prior permission must be sought from the Museum at least 10 days prior to filming. All filming must be scheduled outside of Museum working hours (before 9am and after 5.30pm). Location fees plus security supervision fees apply for commercial crews.
The use of Museum as a location for movies and documentaries is permissable, however location, staff, security and associated fees apply. The concept story board must also be approved by Museum marketing staff.
Crews wishing to film or photograph the exterior of the Museum, must seek permission in advance as charges apply and permission must be granted for use of the Museums image.
Permission must also be sought from Auckland City Councils Events, Film and Facilitation team if filming is to occur in the Domain and if vehicles are to be parked for any length of time.
The base location fee for use of the Museum is $625 per hour plus gst. Security fees start from $40 per hour per security officer. A quote for staff time and other fees will be provided at time of booking.
Contact:
Auckland Museum Commercial Manager
Tel 09 302 6241
Email sashton@aucklandmuseum.com
Documentary crews
The Museums resources, curatorial staff and collections are often sought by documentary film makers. As with commerical crews, filming must occur outside of opening hours. Depending on the nature of the documentary, fees are charged for staff and security time; location fees are not generally charged.
Documentary crews must seek advance permission from the Museums commercial team and liaise with Auckland City Councils Events, Film and Facilitation team should they need to park vehicles in the Domain.
Contact:
Auckland Museum Commercial Manager
Phone 09 302 6241
Email sashton@aucklandmuseum.com
Students
Photography, journalism and film students who wish to use the Museum as a location must contact the Museums commercial department at least one week in advance of their preferred filming date. As with commercial and documentary crews, students who require supervision or assistance may be required to pay supervision fees, particularly if filming occurs after hours.
Students who present at the Museum without prior permission will not be permitted to film.
Contact:
Education Services
Phone 09 306 7040
education@aucklandmuseum.com
Weddings
The Museum often receives requests from couples to use the Museum as a backdrop for their wedding photographs. Unless the reception has taken place at the museum, we can not allow wedding photos inside the museum. External photography is permissable. Read more about weddings at Auckland Museum »
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