Formed in November 1867 as part of the Auckland Institute, the Auckland War Memorial Museum Research Library Te Pātaka Mātāpuna is one of New Zealand’s major research libraries.
Reasearch Library Update
The Research Library will be closed for six weeks from Wednesday 27 September to Monday 13 November 2023 while we update and refresh the space. During this time the Research Library service will be running at a reduced capacity, and we may not be able to accommodate your visit during this time.
If you would like to view Documentary Heritage material please fill in our Research Library form. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this period and look forward to welcoming you into our refreshed space.
Opening hours
The Research Library is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 3pm.
The library is not open on weekends or public holidays.
If you would like to access material from our collections you will need to book your appointment. We require at least one week's notice ahead of your visit to ensure we are able to retrieve your selected material.
To book an appointment, please fill out this form.
In-person research visits
Up to three researchers are permitted to use the Research Library per day. Please plan your visit in advance and give us at least one week's notice.
While in the museum, please ensure you follow all health and safety guidelines.
About the Research Library