Savour your culture after hours at Auckland Museum as part of the LATE at the Museum season. 

Alongside debate on contemporary themes, bands, DJs and artists perform in the Museum’s atrium and galleries.  A cash bar and food are also available.

  • Event type: Evening
    Tuesday, 27 Oct 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM TUE 27 OCT, 6PM - 7.30PM Orientation Space, Ground Floor

    As part of our events commemorating He Rā Maumahara, join Project Curator New Zealand Wars Dr Rowan Light and author Candice Tutauha at the launch of her debut novel Rua, a story that runs from Taranaki to the New Zealand Wars collections held at Auckland Museum.

  • Event type: Evening
    TUE 13 OCT, 6PM - 7.30PM Orientation Space, Ground Floor

    For millions of years, the song of the birds echoed throughout Aotearoa, with no one around to hear it. While the arrival of humans would transform their story forever - birds may have changed us even more. Join Auckland Museum Project Curator and best-selling author Robert Vennell for the launch of his new book, Song of the Birds.

  • Event type: Evening
    Tuesday, 6 Oct 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM TUE 6 OCT, 6PM - 7.30PM Orientation Space, Ground Floor

    A community conversation exploring culture, heritage, memory, and identity through food and storytelling. Bringing together community voices and cultural perspectives from across Tāmaki Makaurau, this panel discussion will examine how food preserves heritage and keeps memories alive.

  • Event type: Evening
    Tuesdays Late closing at 8:30pm 5PM – 8:30PM

    Your Museum will be open late every Tuesday evening until 8.30pm. Take in the relaxed atmosphere as the whole Museum is open for you to wander. Enjoy dinner or drinks at Tuitui Bistro & Café and browse our galleries at your own pace.