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Experience New Zealand Culture

One of Aotearoa New Zealand’s first museums, the Auckland Museum tells the story of New Zealand, its place in the Pacific and its people.

With internationally significant Māori and Pacific collections to explore, the Auckland Museum is a must-see place to experience our rich culture.

Auckland Museum is housed in an historical building within a tranquil park which has beautiful views of the harbour. It is a place to discover and learn about New Zealand's history and stories.

Since 1929, the Museum has also served as place of remembrance for the many Aucklanders who have sacrificed their lives in war.

Whether you have an hour spare or a whole day, you will gain a deep understanding of New Zealand culture and heritage by visiting the iconic Auckland Museum!

Don't take our word for it

Thousands of locals and international visitors alike love us on TripAdvisor and Google Reviews. With reviews like this, it's understandable that Auckland Museum is the top ranked Museum in Auckland.

February 2020

Amazing Museum and Exhibition

“This is one of the most amazing museums I have seen in a long while. The location is breathtaking, the exhibitions are exquisite and very well presented. I loved the Maori exhibits in particular and learned such a lot about their culture. This is a museum not to be missed.”

Reviewed by Land_See

February 2020

Perfect Way to learn the history of New Zealand.

“This museum was even better than the recommendations. The Maori carvings and artefacts were amazing and the information about the whole South Pacific was enlightening and well told. The variety of exhibits was also entertaining. We were there 3 hours and could have used another hour or two.”

Reviewed by attony

March 2020

Grand museum with a beautiful war memorial

“Magnificent museum with many different displays and changing exhibits. Heavy emphasis on cultural history was fantastic to provide such a range of information in a central location. Excellent natural history section and animal displays. Volcano exhibit was fantastic, especially with video on a volcanic eruption with movements. War memorial area was a beautiful tribute to our fallen soldiers and the tragic effects of war. Lots to see.”

Reviewed by Portbarre

February 2020

Wonderful place to visit

“We loved the variety of things to see at this museum. Maori art and culture, volcano history and displays, world war exhibits and worldwide arts. All of the displays were well done and informative.”

Reviewed by Kwwebb121

Options and Pricing

General Admission

International visitors - $28 Adult, $14 Child*, $70 Family**
New Zealand visitors - Donations invited
Auckland Residents - Free***

* Children: 5 - 13 years old, 4 years and under are free
** 2 Adults and 2 children
*** Proof of address required

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Guided Tours

Take a tour with one of our local guides as they share their knowledge with you. Hear about Aotearoa’s people and their place in the Pacific, the remarkable flora and fauna found from north to south, and the conflicts that have shaped the nation. You'll also find out about one of New Zealand’s finest heritage buildings, the Museum itself.

See what tours are available here.

This winter, something big is coming to Auckland Museum.

OPENS WEDNESDAY 7 JULY
AUAHA ATEA NUI, SPECIAL EXHIBITION HALL

When dinosaurs ruled the land, giant marine reptiles hunted the depths of the sea.

Direct from the Australian National Maritime Museum, we’re thrilled to bring you Sea Monsters, the incredible exhibition of over 70 displays featuring prehistoric ocean predators. You’ll see real fossils from millions of years ago, along with gigantic replicas including a 13-metre long Elasmosaur and 9-metre long Prognathodon. With an immersive video projection and over a dozen hands-on interactives, there’s plenty to see and do.

What can fossilised bones tell us about how these prehistoric ocean predators lived? How do they compare to today’s top ocean predators? Soon you'll be able to discover the secrets of these monsters of the deep in this new exhibition that will delight all ages!

Audio Guides

You can use our audio guides to dive further into the stories of Tāmaki Herenga Waka: Stories of Auckland, deepen your understanding of some of the precious taonga in our care, and see some of the Museum's collections through the lens of LGBTTIQ+ communities. These tours can be completed at your own pace and are accessed from your own smartphone.

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Getting Here

Auckland Museum is situated in the picturesque Auckland Domain, a large park in central Auckland.

The Museum can be easily reached from any part of the city, by car or public transport. It is a 30-minute walk or a 10-minute drive from the city centre.

BUS

The LINK Bus stops on nearby Parnell Road.
Bus route 781 goes from Mission Bay to Newmarket and Auckland Museum via Ōrākei, every 30 minutes during peak hours.

TRAIN
For train passengers, the Museum is a 5-minute walk from Parnell station (Western and Southern lines), a 10-minute walk from Grafton Station (Western line) and 15-minute walk from Newmarket Station (Western/Southern lines).

DRIVING AND PARKING
If you are driving, secure undercover paid parking is available. Enter from Maunsell Road, which is on the Newmarket side of the Domain. The carpark pay station accepts VISA, MasterCard, EFTPOS and cash up to $20 notes. This car park is under CCTV and security surveillance.

Opening Hours

Open 10AM - 5PM weekdays, 9AM - 5PM weekends, school holidays and public holidays. Closed Christmas Day.

Open until 8.30PM every Tuesday evening for Twilight Tuesdays.

Take a closer look

From expansive audio-visual experiences reaching back through millennia to individuals telling their specific stories of place, Tāmaki Herenga Waka Stories of Auckland, our four brand-new galleries, introduces you to our region and its people.

Discover Tāmaki

10% off at the Museum Store

International visitors get 10% off an extensive range of artworks, books, gifts and toys at the Museum Store. Ask our staff to help you choose the perfect gift to remember your visit.

To obtain the discount, either present your passport or Museum admission ticket in-store. Offer expires 31 July 2021.

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