Auckland Museum protects and cares for an outstanding and significant collection of Māori treasures (taonga).

The Museum has two dedicated Māori galleries along with a yearly Matariki exhibition.  Cultural performances and tours can be enjoyed every day.

• Ako mai, Ako atu: Learning from our taonga Māori overseas

  Past Event

  TUES 23 OCT, 6PM - 7:30PM

  FREE WITH MUSEUM ENTRY, AUDITORIUM

  A recent estimate of taonga overseas in museum collections starts at 16,000. These treasures primarily date to pre-1900, and are rich and diverse, yet knowledge about them remains elusive.

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• Highlights Tour

  Daily at 10.45am, 12.45pm and 2.15pm (60mins), Charges apply

  Gain insider information from our wonderful guides who share their knowledge about our most famous collections.

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• Māori cultural performance

  Mon 6 – Sun 19 July . 11am, 12pm and 2pm.

  FREE, MĀORI COURT. RUN TIME 25 MIN.

  Experience a vibrant glimpse of Māori culture in an engaging performance which culminates in a high-energy, spine-tingling version of the world-famous haka.

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