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Member Benefits & Events

The benefits are truly rewarding...

Not only will you receive discounts and exclusive privileges based upon the membership category you choose, you also become an integral part of the conservation and enhancement of New Zealand's most loved Museum.

Find the level of membership that’s just right for you, and to learn about the unique additional benefits of each level. Children under 13 automatically become members of the Stevenson Dinomites Club.

Your membership is vital not only in helping the Museum carry out these important efforts, but also helps to fund the learning and enrichment programmes that reach over half a million people each year —including some 60,000 schoolchildren.

Bookings are essential for all Members-only events. Auckland Museum events are very popular and to avoid disappointment we recommend you book your space early.

Member Benefits and Events
	Past Lecture and Events To find out about events and lectures previously held by Auckland Museum Institute please click here
	Hidden Wealth - Biodiversity of the Denniston Plateau Rod Morris Royal NZ Forest & Bird 7pm, Wednesday 4 April 2012 Auditorium Rich in history and now in controversy the Denniston Plateau in northern Westland evokes many emotions. A home to coal mining for many decades this unique landscape has so much more to offer. The plants and animals on the Denniston Plateau, many of them poorly known or yet to be described scientifically are slowly being found and brought to our attention through the work of the Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society. Forest & Bird are putting a scientific spotlight on the Denniston Plateau through a BioBlitz that has discovered new animal and plant and species. Come along to hear Rod Morris give a first-hand account of what they found and what it means for future plans of the Denniston Reserve. Rod’s career has been in film-making and wildlife photography, as well as writing and lecturing about our wildlife. Following an early start with the Auckland Zoo, Rod joined the New Zealand Forest Service, to focus on kakapo searches in Fiordland and recovery programmes for the takahe and black robin. Later, Rod joined NZTV’s Natural History Unit, to direct (and often produce) award-winning films, such as the “The Seven Black Robins”, Kakapo: Night Parrot’ ‘The Black Stilt’ and “Kea: The Mountain Parrot’. These films received gongs and international acclaim (International Wildlife Film Festival, Missoula, USA; New York's International Film & TV Festival; and specialist wildlife film festivals, France). Proudly brought to you by Auckland Museum Institute in partnership with Royal New Zealand Forest and Bird. Tickets $10, available on the night at the door (free for Auckland Museum Institute Members and Forest & Bird Members) Download the poster here
	Members Only Field Trip - Stewarts Lava Cave 4.30pm, Wednesday 2 May 2012 Three Kings REserve On 20th September 1869 James Stewart read before the Auckland Institute a paper outlining the recent survey of lava caves lying to the north of a group of scoria cones known as “Three Kings”. The lava caves are still accessible today on privately owned land. We have negotiated with the owner to take a small group to explore the caves using Stewart's original diagrams to compare then with now. Hugh Grenfell from Geomarine Research will guide us through the caves after giving an outline of the geologically "young" Auckland Volcanic Field. Please register your interest with Andrea Webley ph 09 302 6249 or Greta Bachmann-Fuller ph 09 306 7923 at Auckland Museum, or email friends.events@aucklandmuseum.com Please note this tour is for Members Only. If you would like to become a member please click here.

	Fazioli International Piano Series Friday 30 March - Saturday 22 September This year sees four of the world’s top pianists performing on Auckland Museum’s magnificent Fazioli Piano, with a diverse series of programmes including works by JS Bach, Jenny McLeod, Franz Liszt, Joseph Haydn, M. Ravel and more. Season tickets on sale now. More Info »
More About Collections & Research	Sneak A Peek — Go backstage with the New Members’ Orientation MEMBERS FREE Next Orientation Thursday 23rd February 2012 Become a friend of Auckland Museum over summer and be the first to experience a unique tour of the Museum. All new members (and any keen existing members) will now have the chance to see what lies behind those closed doors, what lurks around the dark corners. You will get the opportunity to see why this really is the best museum in New Zealand. Members’ Orientation tours will start at the end of February and then run quarterly throughout the year. All new members will be contacted about the orientation.
More About the Maori Cultural Performances & Tours	Maori Cultural Performances & Tours of the Maori Gallery MEMBERS enjoy 20% discount off ticket price Our Maori Cultural performance is recognised as being one of the leading Maori cultural experiences in New Zealand. Our performers are the face of Ngati Whatua O Orakei, the home tribe (Mana Whenua) of Auckland — (Tamaki Harenga Waka). You will enjoy a warm, vibrant and entertaining glimpse of Maori culture culminating in a high-energy spine-tingling version of our most celebrated dance, the world famous haka. Your Maori cultural experience includes the opportunity to meet, talk and take photos with our very friendly performers who can also take you on a guided tour of our magnificent Maori gallery. Find out about the special place Maori have here at the Museum and gain a deeper understanding of Maori culture and the taonga (treasures) within the Museum.
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