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See bloodsuckers in a whole new light. Featuring immersive experiences, larger-than-life installations, and interactive elements, this exhibition will answer your biting questions about blood feeding creatures, whether they’re from the natural or supernatural realm.

Come along for relaxed Quiet Hours sessions of the Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches exhibition.

Journey through amazing worlds in thrilling 3D, at Auckland Museum’s new pop-up cinema.

Gain genuine insight into Māori culture in this unique, enriching experience. Hear beautiful songs, witness the incredible haka in action and learn about the endurance of Māori people throughout history.

Get ready for one of the most interesting hours you’ll ever spend as our guide shows you around Auckland Museum. Explore our Museum’s most famous galleries and learn about Māori culture, achievements of Polynesian navigators and the unique nature of New Zealand.

Discover the stories of New Zealand and its people in one destination. The tour will be conducted fully in Mandarin.

The Incredible Rooftop Tour is back for a limited season this summer! Come up with us, hear the history and be amazed by the unbeatable views.

Join us for our Members' Preview of our new international exhibition Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches and discover the fascinating science lurking beneath the surface of history's most enduring legends. The exhibition offers a unique blend of science, history, and pop culture, to present the natural environment and the cultural impact of blood feeding creatures in both our real and imaginary worlds.

To celebrate the opening of our new Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches exhibition, join us at our Members' Preview for some face painting fun for the whole family with our friends, Rainbow Rascals. Plus - keep an eye out for some very special festive guests.

Join Norma Henry, Traveling Exhibitions Manager at the Royal Ontario Museum in Canada, for an exclusive morning tour of our new international exhibition, Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches. See it before the official opening at our Members' Preview later that day, and hear all about the development and design of the exhibition.

From its origins in ancient folklore to its emergence as a key figure of Gothic literature, the vampire has carried with it powerful ideas about blood. Join Associate Professor Allan Cameron from the University of Auckland as he explores this history through the portrayal of vampires and blood on the silver screen.

Bloodletting has been used for over 3,000 years to treat diverse conditions including inflammation, bleeding and mental disorders. Join Dr George Chan, and dive into the science behind one of the oldest medical practices in the world. Hear how innovations in medical technology but also natural solutions like leeches are keeping the practice of bloodletting alive today.

Pekapeka, the only native land mammals in Aotearoa New Zealand, are largely unknown due to their small size, rarity, nocturnal habits, and elusive nature. Join Ben Paris, Senior Conservation Advisor at Auckland Council, as he talks about the ongoing projects aimed at ensuring the pekapeka has a better chance of surviving into the future, and how you can get involved in your community.