Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches
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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.
Feel the Mana of 1970s protest in print, in the new exhibition that spotlights the groundbreaking newspaper that platformed Māori and Pacific voices across some of Aotearoa New Zealand's most defining years in activism.
Celebrate the history of netball over the past 100 years in Aotearoa – from grassroots to the global stage. Sharing lesser-known histories and introducing visitors to the people who have shaped and supported netball in NZ, from the all-important bib washers to our global champions.
Woven from harakeke over 200 years ago, Te Rā is the only known customary Māori sail in existence. This November we're welcoming Te Rā to Auckland Museum and two younger sibling sails made recently by Te Rā Ringa Raupā.
Think you have what it takes to track down the sneakiest bloodsuckers in nature? To celebrate the touring exhibition Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches, grab our massive Bite & Seek trail from Te Ao Mārama South Atrium.
Give a life-saving gift this holiday season! We're partnering with New Zealand Blood Service for a blood drive to help boost donation numbers and to celebrate the opening of our new exhibition, Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches .
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.
Come along for relaxed Quiet Hours sessions of the Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches exhibition.
Celebrate the magic of the season in the festive atmosphere of our Twilight Tuesdays. Joined by talented pianists Robin Kelly & Ludwig Treviranus, soak up the sounds of the season along with a festive bite from Tuitui, and get your Christmas shopping done at Hokohoko Museum Store.
Get ready for festive fun at the Museum this December, packed with holiday delights for all ages! Enjoy the sounds of season as local choirs fill the galleries, or get your craft on with a range of hands-on activities.
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.
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.
Journey through amazing worlds in thrilling 3D, at Auckland Museum’s new pop-up cinema.
What's next for netball? Join us for a panel with some of netball's legends and find out all about the sport's recent highlights, trends, challenges and exciting future.
What's it like growing up in Aotearoa New Zealand? This summer we're sharing the voices of young people to tell us what it's like in their own words. Dive into the digital dimension in the Orientation Space and try our unique interactive experience that spotlights the experiences of the youth in our country.
Let your tamariki explore the delights of the natural world with special pop-up sessions with our learning team in the beloved Weird & Wonderful children's gallery.
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.
New Members, take an exclusive orientation tour with us and familiarise yourself with Auckland Museum.
Museum Members, join us on a 45-minute guided tour of our new Tāmaki Herenga Waka Stories of Auckland galleries.
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.
Take a 45 minute tour with one of our guides and discover what’s new at Auckland Museum. As your guide shares their knowledge with you on this fully accessible tour, with places to sit down and at a comfortable walking pace, you’ll discover the stories behind the incredible artworks in Te Ao Mārama South Atrium.