Video Collections

Did you know that New Zealand has around 900 species of seaweed, with around half of these found in Auckland? Learn more about how Research Associate, Mike Wilcox finds and stores New Zealand’s diverse range of seaweed at the Museum.

Did you know that Aucklanders have been celebrating Auckland’s Anniversary on the water with a grand regatta since 1840? Take a peek behind the scenes and hear from the experts who are creating a working diorama model of a nineteenth century Auckland Anniversary Regatta.

Love the design and daring of Ponsonby’s recently closed Miss Crabb? You're in luck! Recently, designer Kristine Crabb reached out to Auckland War Memorial Museum to donate some of her finest dresses to the collection. Take a look to see what we acquired, and how.

Replica's of shags from 1913, fake poo, and a sound system are hoped to encourage the re-establishment of a spotted shag colony on Otata Island. 3D printing has been used to make the six replica shags, which were modelled on specimens from 1913 found in the Auckland Museum.

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