Papahou: Records of the Auckland Museum (formerly Records of the Auckland Museum and Records of the Auckland Institute and Museum) celebrates the evolution of museum practice, offering a unique space for collections-based research and reflections on the museum field. Published by Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum, Papahou focuses on New Zealand and the Pacific, with contributions spanning disciplines—from peer-reviewed research to editorially reviewed opinion pieces and collection highlights.
The journal’s new name, Papahou, reflects its transition to a digital-first platform, inspired by papahou or wakahuia, carved containers that safeguarded treasures. Papahou now digitally preserves the Museum’s stories. Since its first publication in 1930, Papahou has published 450+ articles on archaeology, ethnology, cultural heritage, and museum studies.
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