Experience the Pauku up close through our monthly drop-in sessions.

UPCOMING DROP-IN SESSIONS

Thursday 13 August, 2026
Morning: 10AM-12PM  
Afternoon: 1PM-4PM

Thursday 17 September, 2026
Morning: 10AM-12PM  
Afternoon: 1PM-4PM

Thursday 15 October, 2026
Morning: 10AM-12PM  
Afternoon: 1PM-4PM

Thursday 12 November, 2026
Morning: 10AM-12PM  
Afternoon: 1PM-4PM

Bookings are essential, as places are limited.

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

  • Enter through the Southern Entrance.

  • Meet Te Aho Mutunga Kore staff at the seating area beneath the Dome five minutes before your session.

  • If you are running late, please let Front Desk know you are attending the Te Aho Mutunga Kore Pauku Drop-In Session.

  • Face masks are required in the viewing room as part of our conservation requirements.

Pacific Language Week Drop-in Sessions
Pacific Language Week Drop-in Sessions

For each of the Pacific Language Weeks, we host community drop-ins. A chance for community groups and practitioners to engage with a selection of taonga from our Museum collections. Sessions are limited to groups of 10 and bookings are essential. See the days and times for each language week on our Pacific Language Weeks page.

Basket from the Solomon Islands. Collection of Auckland War Memorial Museum. 1987.77, 52442

FUTURE EVENTS
As Te Aho Mutunga Kore's community programme continues to grow, future opportunities to engage with our collections, taonga, and community-led initiatives will be shared here as they become available.

VISITOR INFORMATION
Unless otherwise stated:

  • Programmes are free to attend.

  • Bookings are required where indicated.

  • Please arrive five minutes before your session begins.

  • Some collection of viewing sessions requires face masks as part of conservation protocols.

  • Accessibility information is available on request.


STAY CONNECTED
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  • Pauku Drop-In Sessions

  • Pacific Language Week programmes