We're excited to be offering New Zealand Sign Language interpretation for this year's Night at Auckland Museum: Top Secret.
FRI 9 OCT, 6.30PM - 9PM. DOORS OPEN 5.30PM
TICKETS $25, LIMITED CAPACITY
Join us for a New Zealand Sign Language interpreted performance of Night at Auckland Museum: Top Secret.
Our NZSL ticketholders will experience Night at Auckland Museum together, on a custom NZSL route. This limits the number of tickets we have available, we recommend getting in quick!
To book tickets for our NZSL group, either email bookings@aucklandmuseum.com or call 09 306 7048.
With thanks to Platform Interpreting New Zealand.
Travel through time and across Aotearoa New Zealand, the Pacific and beyond as you meet an extraordinary cast of larger-than-life characters inspired by the Museum's collections. Lend a hand with preparations for a journey across the Pacific, learn traditional fishing skills, make a talisman inspired by ancient Greek gods, put your stealth to the test in the Museum's wartime galleries, and more. You may even stumble upon dinosaurs who have come to life.
At each encounter, record a magical symbol in your Mission Passport as you complete your top-secret mission.
Feeling inspired? Dress as your favourite Museum object. Costumes are completely optional, with spot prizes for our favourite creations on the night.
Gather your team. Grab your torch. Your top-secret adventure begins after dark.
To find out more about Night at Auckland Museum: Top Secret, or if you do not require New Zealand Sign Language for your group please click here.
Frequently asked questions
Night at Auckland Museum is an immersive funfest filled with actors and activities. You’ll encounter many theatrical characters throughout the galleries over three levels.
The characters will have stories to share and activities to engage in: some involve joining in and having a go; and others you can just enjoy watching. All audience participation is entirely optional, so please feel free to do as much or as little as you are comfortable with.
We believe there is something for visitors of all ages in this programme. The most suitable age group is between 6 and 12 years.
Please enter Auckland Museum via the South Atrium entrance into Te Ao Mārama. Doors will open from 5.30pm for those who are wanting to have dinner at Tuitui Bistro or use Puku Nui, our kai room, if you have brought your own dinner. Please note the actual event does not start until 6.30pm.
Yes, there is limited parking in the Museum’s underground carpark. This will be open for the evening, at a special discounted rate of $11.50. Closure of the carpark will coincide with the end of the event.
There will be free parking up to 180 minutes around the Museum and the Domain.
See here for full details on transport options and parking details.
Plan to arrive before 6.30pm. Upon entering each family will be given a map to help navigate the event. You’ll also be given a timed entry sticker for a 20-minute surprise presentation in the Grand Foyer.
At 6.30pm, the event will begin with a short welcome and overview by your host for the evening, Professor Maven Sage. You’ll be guided to your first location by a host. After that, you can use your map to explore and seek out the other characters and activities in your own time.
No, you can explore at your own pace with your own group – the Museum galleries are open for your exploration. But don’t forget to head to the Grand Foyer on the ground floor at the time specified on your sticker for your scheduled surprise presentation.
Our tickets are the same price for both adults and children. Early bird tickets are available until Monday 14 September at $35 each. From Tuesday 15 September, tickets are $40 per person. Door sales will be $45 (subject to availability). Members receive a 10% discount on all prices.
Galleries will be darker than usual, but you’ll be able to safely explore without a torch. If you’d like to bring one, a torch will help you navigate around and will add to the fun.
If you’re in a costume mood, you can dress up as a museum object. There will be spot prizes for our favourite costumes on the night. Please follow the Museum’s pest management policy, by avoiding any organic materials in your costumes.
Temperatures can vary across the Museum at night, so it’s best to bring layered clothing. The event takes place across the whole Museum so wear sensible shoes. Bags over 40cm x 15cm x 35cm must be checked into a self-service locker, in Te Ao Mārama.
All the evening’s advertised activities can be accessed via lifts or ramps.
As well as Puku Nui, our designated kai space, there will be Quiet Nooks on each level of the Museum. You can refer to the map you are given on arrival to find these.
Yes! Fidget spinners, ear defenders and any comfort items you’d like to bring with you are welcome at Night at Auckland Museum. Just keep in mind that large bags cannot be taken into the galleries, but we have self-service lockers in Te Ao Mārama for you to use.
We recommend one adult for a maximum of four kids as this event is self-guided.
Of course! Take lots of photos for memories of the event, but please try not to interfere with the activities taking place.
You can bring bottled water with you, but no food or drinks are allowed in the Museum galleries.
Yes, our Tuitui bistro will be open from 5.30pm, with last orders being taken at 7.30pm, if you need to quench your thirst or fill your tummies. Please click here for menu options.
We are also happy for you to BYO food to eat before the event starts. You can enjoy this in Puku Nui, our kai room in Te Ao Mārama which will be open from 5.30pm. Please be a tidy kiwi and clean up after yourselves.