Auckland Museum aims to engage children in educational experiences through innovation and excellence in exhibitions, activity programmes, and use of its collection

The Museum encourages children to confidently develop an understanding of the world around them by exploring cultures, the arts, science and the environment.

• Museum LEGO® Master Builder Competition

  CLOSES SUN 2 MAY

  FREE

  Grab your bricks and get building! Make a Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland-inspired creation with LEGO and be in to win some great prizes.

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• Brickman Awesome Treasure Hunt

  DAILY UNTIL SUN 2 MAY

  FREE WITH MUSEUM ENTRY

  Pick up a trail map from the South Atrium and follow the clues around the Museum to discover bricks masquerading as Museum objects. Once you've completed the hunt, enter the draw to win… you’ve guessed it - an epic LEGO® prize pack.

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• The Brick Room

  SAT, SUN, PUBLIC HOLIDAYS & SCHOOL HOLIDAYS UNTIL SUN 2 MAY

  $5 per person. Kids 3 and under free.

  It's time to get building! What will you make? Let your imagination go into overdrive, and display your best creation for everyone to enjoy. There's a gigantic snake that needs some help to build as well. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.

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• Discovery Trail

  Saturdays and Sundays, All day

  Weird & Wonderful, Free with Museum Entry

  Discover amazing things as you investigate and explore the fascinating creatures and curiosities of the Weird & Wonderful gallery.

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