The Expert Sessions
Wednesdays 12.30pm & Saturdays 2pm
FREE, Meet in the Atrium at the big red arrow.
With millions of collection items at the Museum, not all of them can go on display but with the launch of The Expert Sessions our curators are giving visitors the chance to delve into these hidden collections and see precious objects and natural science specimens up close. This series also features guest experts from around Auckland, shedding light on everything from the illegal trade of wildlife to the life and times of Governor Grey. Watch the videos »
The Expert Sessions run for approx. 30mins. Children over 7 years old are welcome.
Bookings recommended. Email us or phone 09 306 7048.
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Join pictorial curator Gordon Maitland and collection technician Shaun Higgins to discover the high stakes involved in early photography practices and the chemical hazards of traditional processing.
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Hear from two of our talented staff, one a conservator and one a collection technician about historic poisons in museum objects and possibly in your own home or granny's china cabinet.
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Meet worms that attack spiders and parasitic wasps that attack weta eggs with our museum entomologist.
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Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora or CITES is working hard to stop the illegal trade in specimens of wild animals and plants – find out which animals in The Poisoners were stopped at our borders.
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Take a walk through the Identi-Tee exhibition with Curator Maori Chanel Clarke to find out how the concept was developed and hear the stories behind some of the tees on display.
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This April marks 200 years since the birth of former Governor of New Zealand and keen collector Sir George Grey. Join University of Auckland Research Fellow Hazel Petrie to learn about his life, time in New Zealand and relationship with Maori.
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Auckland War Memorial Museum is at the heart of many people's Anzac Day remembrance activities – hear why this day is such an integral part of the museum's calendar and how it has evolved.
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Which is more dangerous – moose or wolves? You might be surprised by the answer in this session which sets out to dispel some dangerous myths and you'll also get a collection technician's perspective on The Poisoners.
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A surprising number of birds around us carry malaria. Although we are immune to the species carried by birds, we have been able to use these malarias, as well as those carried by other animals, to learn about human infectious diseases.
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Filmmaker Janet Lilo takes you behind the lens, including a look at her film at the centre of the Identi-Tee exhibition.
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Join our Curator Pacific for a look behind the museum's new exhibition Identi-Tee and how t-shirts have played a role in Pacific identity in New Zealand.
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Siliga David Setoga's clever t-shirt designs successfully raise questions around identity, politics, religion and social issues. Find out why he believes his t-shirts resonated with so many people.
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Join geologist Dr Bruce Hayward to discover how Auckland's volcanic landforms are recognised and how six more volcanoes have been added to the Auckland's Volcanoes map in the last three years – then take a look outside in the Domain to see the real thing.
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Join geologist Dr Hugh Grenfell as he relates historical maps of Auckland (including the stunning Hochstetter map in our You Are Here exhibition) to modern online mapping tools.
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