Auckland Museum is celebrating 80 magnificent years in the Domain

Friday 30 October, 2009
7.30 pm - 10pm

Be among the lucky few at the special birthday edition of Night at Auckland Museum. Bring your torches and venture into the darkened galleries of Auckland’s beloved museum and encounter a host of colourful characters who have escaped straight out of Wonderland.  Meet flower fairies, an intrepid orchid hunter, and characters straight out of Lewis Carroll’s books.  Why is that white rabbit always so late? Basil, our resident Dryosaur will also be there with his daughter Gertie to add to the excitement. Can you succeed in finding the Spitfire Orchid?

Afterwards, bear witness as the Museum switches on the spectacular new exterior lighting project to illuminate another 80 brilliant years at the heart in Auckland.

Recommended for ages 7-12 yrs.  Tickets are limited and on sale now. 

Dress up for the evening and be into win great prizes!

Kids, come along dressed in 1920s theme and be into win prizes from the following great family attractions: Explore NZ, Skywalk, Snow Planet, Kelly Tarlton's, Motat, Auckland Bridge Climb, NZ National Maritime Museum, Stardome and Fullers.

PLEASE NOTE: Entry is via the grand foyer.  The museum cafe will not be open for this event.

Frequently Asked Questions

Download the Frequently Asked Questions sheet for more information about Night at the Museum.

Night at the Museum Principal Sponsors

80th Birthday Event Sponsors

Tickets & Booking

Adults/Children Bookings
Adults $20 | Children $20

Members/Group Bookings
Groups of 10 or more $15 each | Members $15 each

Door Sales
All categories $20

Please note $3.00 booking fee applies to all bookings.

On-line and phone bookings are not available on the day of the event. Door sales will be available on the night or from the museum ticket desks 10am - 5pm. 

Ticket prices include entry into Wonderland: The Mystery of the Orchid.

 

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