Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat does the Maori name for the Museum, Tamaki Paenga Hira, mean? Hira is numerous, abundant, important, of consequence, great. During the Taumata-a-Iwi’s deliberations a name was sought that would capture former Director Dr Gilbert Archey’s Whaowhia (fill with treasures) and the Maori Language Commission’s 1992 title, Te Papa Whakahiku. Under the name Tamaki Paenga Hira we draw together those earlier meanings in a new name, which is uniquely of our region and universally representative of our collective history and peoples. How is Auckland Museum funded? Why does the Museum have two names; Auckland Museum and Auckland War Memorial Museum? In 1929, a new museum building was opened after funds raised to combine a war memorial for Auckland with a new building for Auckland Museum. The Museum uses both titles; Auckland War Memorial Museum is used for all formal communications such as annual reports, and on letterhead and other stationery. It is also used specifically in association with its war memorial function. The more informal title, Auckland Museum is used in some advertising and promotional contexts. What number do I ring to speak to someone at the Museum? I am interested in hosting an event at Auckland Museum, who do I speak to? Can I take photos in the Museum? |
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