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Tourist Information
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Opening hours & admissionThe Museum is open every day from 10am until 5pm, except Christmas Day (25 December) A $10 donation is suggested from adults. Children and students aged 15 years and under are free*. Special Exhibition charges may apply. No donation is requested on ANZAC day. |
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What's onIn this section you'll find everything you want to know about the galleries and latest events and exhibitions at Auckland Museum. |
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Maori cultural performances & toursDaily 11am, 12 noon, 1.30pm The Museum presents an outstanding Maori Culture Show and visitors can also opt to take a tour of the Maori galleries. |
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Maori & Pacific galleriesOver 1000 taonga are displayed in the main Maori galleries, He Taonga Maori (Maori Court) and Te Ao Turoa (Maori Natural History Gallery) and many more are held in storage. These taonga are the ancestral representations of all the major tribes of Aotearoa. Our Pacific collections are one of the most important in the world, and reflect New Zealands place as a Pacific Nation. In the Lifeways Gallery histories and cultures are explored and Pacific Masterpieces presents the ethnic art of the Pacific people. |
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Guided tourLearn more about our amazing collections by taking a one-hour Highlights of the Museum tour. |
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Visitor amenitiesOur range of visitor services and facilities ranging from accessibility to checking in your bags and where to find something to eat and drink once you have toured the galleries. |
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Photography & filmingVisitors are welcome to use hand-held cameras with flash as well as video recording equipment for private purposes only in the galleries unless otherwise indicated. |
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Nearby attractions and accommodationA number of quality accommodation providers may be found close to the Museum - click here for information Bed & Breakfast. The 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. From playing fields to formal gardens and ponds edged by century-old trees, there is much to see here. Features for visitors include the Winter Garden, Fernz Fernery and duck ponds. Within an easy walk is Parnell, Auckland’s oldest suburb. Distinctive historic buildings combine with retail and vibrant cafes making Parnell Village a popular tourist attraction. The Domain also connects Auckland Museum with Grafton, another part of the city with heritage status as a graceful remnant of old Auckland. Upmarket Newmarket, only a short walk from the Museum features fashion retail at its best as well as movie theatres, a public swimming and fitness centre and loads of great places to eat.
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Multilingual Visitor Guides |
| Get useful information about the Museum's wide range of visitor services including gallery maps. Also available at the ticket desks. Chinese | French | German Japanese | Korean | Spanish |
Commanding spectacular views across Aucklands cityscape and Waitemata Harbour, is Auckland War Memorial Museum. Within it's walls lie the stories and treasures of Aotearoa — New Zealand.
