discuss document export feedback print share Blog View by topic: All All Archaeology Beyond our walls Collections Exhibitions Events Entangled Islands From the Director Geology History Learning MuseTech Taonga Māori Research Still Life War Memorial Kermadec Expedition Pou Maumahara Volume SW Pacific Expedition Show more View by date: 2017 Any 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 Show more It's all go on the BraveheartBy Vaughn Filmer Friday, 4th August 2017“Never a dull moment” is an accurate description of life on the Braveheart. At the moment we have scientists from Auckland Museum, Australian Museum, Te Papa and Massey University all spending every waking hour on their research projects. Octopus vs fish caught on underwater camerasBy Vaughn Filmer Tuesday, 1st August 2017From the depths, we have pulled up camera footage showing a deep-sea skuffle between a octopus and a fish. Humpback whales, sharks and a massive crab - the Southwest Pacific expedition begins!By Vaughn Filmer Monday, 31 July 2017So far our marine team has identified 75 species of fish including a miniature scorpion-fish-like species that is just 2 centimetres long! My time as New Zealand’s first Wikimedian-in-Residence Tuesday, 25 July 2017For the past five weeks, Susan Tolich has worked as a Wikimedian at Auckland Museum populating the pages of female artists to help address the fact that women are under-represented in articles and as contributors to Wikipedia, the world's biggest encylopedia. Counting down to our Southwest Pacific Expedition By Tom Trnski Wednesday, 26 July 2017Our research team is about to set sail on the high-seas of the Southwest Pacific to discover more about the marine plants and sea-creatures that live in this largely unexplored area. 300,000 open images and counting...Friday, 14 July 2017Auckland Museum's Collections Online database gives you advanced search tools that let you explore our collection in exciting new ways. More than 300,000 images are available to download and re-use for any purpose imaginable — even commercial use. Cleaning, but not as you know itFriday, 7 July 2017Cleaning is an extremely important aspect of caring for museum collections. It is done thoughtfully, scientifically and cautiously by specialist Conservators and Collection Managers. New Zealand Truth archive at the Auckland MuseumWednesday, 28 June 2017From 1905 to 2012 the controversial tabloid newspaper The New Zealand Truth reflected New Zealand society. Hawai'i's technicoloured cloak of extinctionBy Matt RaynerThursday, 22 June 2017Hawai'i's elaborate Ahu’ula, which are made up of thousands of bird feathers, serve as a sad reminder of the number of birds that have been winked out of existence. Storing Rajah's BonesBy Craig CollierMonday, 12 June 2017A storage solution was needed that brought Rajah's twenty odd bones together, was safe, strong and secure but also compact, easily accessible and mobile if needed. A Personal Story of Sandi Ringham, descendant of Ngāti Kuri, and her whānauWednesday, 7 June 2017Sandi Ringham of Ngāti Kuri tells of her experience in taking part in the wānanga to Te Hiku o te Ika and why it was so significant for her and her whānau. Teu le Vā - Five minutes with Larry Nimalota Wednesday, 31 May 2017In celebration of Samoan Language week we are pleased to share the profile of Larry Nimalota, Visitor Host and Teu le Vā member. 1 2 3 4 Next page Previous page