Explore some of our recent exhibitions here

Sharks
SPECIAL EXHIBITION
Sharks

ON NOW UNTIL MON 1 JUN 2026

Dive into the awe-inspiring world of ocean giants. Explore life-sized sharks, ancient predators, and interactive experiences — thrilling, educational, and unforgettable for all ages.

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Through the Eye of the Lens
Track Zero
Through the Eye of the Lens
Egypt
In the Time of Pharaohs
Egypt
Robin Morrison
Road Trip
Robin Morrison
Peter & Barbara
The T. rex
Peter & Barbara
The photography of Olaf Petersen
Nature Boy
The photography of Olaf Petersen
Ancient Greeks
Athletes, Warriors, and Heroes
Ancient Greeks
Love & Loss
Stories of love, loss, and letters
Love & Loss
Being Chinese in Aotearoa
A photographic journey
Being Chinese in Aotearoa
Are We There Yet?
Women and Equality in Aotearoa
Are We There Yet?
New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year
2017 Competition Winners
New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year
Volume
Making music in Aotearoa
Volume
Home Front
Experiences of the First World War in NZ
Home Front
Air New Zealand 75 Years
Our nation. The world. Connected
Air New Zealand 75 Years
Taku Tāmaki
One city. Millions of stories
Taku Tāmaki
Gallipoli in Minecraft®
Explore the Gallipoli campaign
Gallipoli in Minecraft®
Virtual exhibitions
Virtual exhibitions
Browse from home

Go beyond the walls of the Museum to discover past exhibitions online, as well as bonus content from current special exhibitions. 

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Our recent Love & Loss exhibition