Open 10AM - 5PM Mon - Fri, 9AM - 5PM Sat, Sun & Public Holidays. Open late every Tuesday evening until 8.30PM.

Haere mai, welcome. We’re asking everyone to observe safety measures to help keep us all safe. Mask wearing is encouraged but not mandatory. If you're feeling unwell or are self-isolating, please postpone your visit.

Food and drink

Food and drink

Whether you're after a coffee on-the-run, a quick bite, a long lunch or prefer to bring your own kai, we've got options to suit any plan. Find out more about Tuitui Museum Bistro & Café, 1929, and the Kai Room.

Tuitui Museum Bistro & Café will be open late on Tuesdays, last orders 8PM.

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Haere mai, Aucklanders!

Haere mai, Aucklanders!

Love the Museum and live in Auckland? The new MyMuseum card is for you. 

Simply show it for free general admission whenever you visit. There’s no need to queue – just dive in and explore! 

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Get more from your Museum

Get more from your Museum

For as little as $60 per year, you can enjoy unlimited free entry to paid exhibitions, discounted event tickets and exclusive Member only events.

As a Member, you’ll also receive discounts at our Museum Store, Tuitui Museum Bistro & Café and 1929.

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Pre-plan for a smooth arrival
ACCESSIBILITY TOUR

Pre-plan for a smooth arrival

Our new accessibility virtual tour helps our visitors with mobility restrictions or those who use wheelchairs to plan their visit. It covers the access routes of the ground floor of the Museum from parking and public transport areas as well as the car parks, and has information about lifts, ramps, accessible eating areas, accessible toilets, rest areas, lockers, and much more.

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NZ Sign Language at Auckland Museum

NZ Sign Language at Auckland Museum

Watch our NZSL video to plan your visit, and learn about our new NZSL Online Hub. In the Hub, you can discover more about interesting displays within two of our newest galleries, through NZSL videos on your own device.

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Within Tāmaki Paenga Hira
MĀORI NAMES AROUND THE MUSEUM

Within Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Every gallery and public space within Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum has been assigned a te reo Māori name. Find out about the meanings of these ingoa, and listen to audio recordings of their pronunciation.

Listen and learn

The new Museum store

The new Museum store

Te Ao Mārama is also home to Hokohoko, the transformed Museum store. With an extensive range of artworks, books, gifts and toys starring local makers and artists, the shop is a reflection of the taonga the Museum houses.

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