What's onEXHIBITIONS & GALLERIESAuckland Museum presents an ever-changing feast of local and international exhibitions. Here you will find what's currently showing in the galleries and upcoming exhibitions. WHAT'S ON THIS SUMMERThere's lots going on at Auckland Museum during Summer. From day time activities to special night time events, there's something for the whole family to enjoy. EVENTS CALENDARAuckland Museum has a regularly changing programme of exhibitions and events. Use our interactive events calendar to search for current and upcoming events and exhibitions. ![]() NZTRIO AT AUCKLAND MUSEUMAuckland Museum is proud to announce the inaugural annual concert series with NZTrio in the Museum’s magnificent Auditorium. These extremely talented artists, with occasional special guests, will provide a varied and exciting musical programme to thrill all classical music lovers, with a special focus on Schumann in the 200th anniversary of his birthday. Book early to be sure not to miss this special series of musical events. ![]() LATE AT THE MUSEUMAuckland Museum comes alive on the first Thursday evening of each month with a new series, LATE at the Museum. The series features enlivening discussion on contemporary themes, with bands and DJs performing in the Museum’s galleries. Whether you listen to National Radio, George FM, Talkback or Classic Hits, LATE at Auckland Museum serves up the finest in contemporary culture. ![]() I AM 80As it turns 80, the Museum celebrates much more than the construction of a magnificent building. It celebrates what makes us Auckland. ![]() AUCKLAND DOMAIN SCULPTURE WALKThe Museum is located in the city’s oldest and most popular park, the Auckland Domain. This expansive area is a respite from the rush and bustle of the city, just minutes away. Sculptures by some of New Zealand's leading artists, have been installed as part of a sculpture walk in Auckland Domain. Their scale models, known as maquettes, are on display at the Museum. MEMBERS EVENTSFriends of Auckland War Memorial Museum or the Auckland Museum Institute, is both a membership organisation and learned society. The Institute publicises the Museum and supports it in many ways by raising funds, arranging lectures, directing field trips, encouraging research and publications, and hosting social occasions. ![]() GUIDED TOURSThe tour profiles the Museum's most important and fascinating objects, unravelling their stories and explaining their significance to New Zealand. From the Museum's pre-eminent colleciton of Maori and Pacific treasures, to our original World War Two aircraft, this is a highlights tour of not-to-be-missed national and international treasures. MAORI CULTURAL PERFORMANCEThe Auckland Museum is the only venue in Auckland that provides authentic Maori cultural performances on a daily basis. Our outstanding Maori cultural group perform every day with performances that will introduce you to the story of Aotearoa through traditional song and dance. FAMILY ACTIVITIESA family visit to the Museum is a fun and interactive experience. Here you will find resources to enhance your visit, including the Stevenson Discovery Centre, Self-Guided Museum Trails and the Maori Cultural Experience. |
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