Aucklanders can enjoy their Museum all year round for free. No entry donation is requested from residents of the Auckland region which stretches from Franklin through to Rodney.

Need to sign up?

If you haven’t signed up, simply bring along proof of residence next time you visit and you can get your MyMuseum card at the information desk. You will need to bring in personal ID and proof of your Auckland address (a power or phone bill, rates notice, library card etc). Because you need to prove your residency MyMuseum FREE cards can only be obtained at the Museum.

Auckland Museum is open daily 10AM – 5PM (closed Christmas day). General admission for non-Aucklanders is by donation. $10 per adult is suggested. Children and students aged 15 years and under are free.

Already signed up?

If you have already signed up for a card then you should receive your new FREE card in the post. This card is your passport to wander, discover and experience all the Museum has to offer, for free. If you haven’t received your card by the end of May 2013 please fill in the form below and our team will get back to you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Auckland Museum free for Aucklanders?
Residents of Auckland are levied through their rates for the Museum. We want to ensure that Aucklanders are able to enjoy their Museum for free all year round and therefore no donation is requested.

What can I use as proof of residence?
• Rates bill
• Utility bill
• Auckland library card
• Any mail to your address from an official source (i.e. bank statements, telephone bill etc)

What if I have friends visiting?
Many Aucklanders will have friends and family visiting throughout the year and we encourage you to bring them along to experience your Museum. If they are not residents of Auckland we will ask them for an admission donation.

Why do we have to pay for special exhibitions and programmes?
Bringing special exhibitions and programmes to Auckland Museum is not covered by our levy, hence we need to charge for these to ensure we can keep producing such world-class experiences.

Will I need to bring ID and proof of residence for my whole family?
No, we only need proof of residence from one family member. Remember, children and students aged 15 and under, regardless of where they live, are free.