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Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei are the tangata whenua of Te Kahu Tōpuni o Tuperiri, central Tāmaki Makaurau. This exhibition invites audiences to explore the physical, cultural, and spiritual elements that define the enduring presence and vibrant identity of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.
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.
Woven from harakeke over 200 years ago, Te Rā is the only known customary Māori sail in existence. Te Rā: Navigating Home is closing soon. Don't miss your chance to see this incredible taonga in person before her journey continues.
Join us for an inspiring and informative evening with Professor Julia A. Clarke, world-renowned vertebrate palaeontologist from the University of Texas at Austin.
Hokohoko Museum Store Presents: Botanicus, Our Natural World in Glass. Showcasing Luke Jacomb Studio cast glass classics, new releases, and one-of-a-kind pieces.
Did you know the Museum has artefacts from Egypt, Greece, Asia and the Americas? Come and explore the Ancient Worlds gallery with Dr Josh Emmitt, Curator Archaeology, and learn more about these ancient peoples and their way of life.
Join Dr Josh Emmitt, Curator Archaeology, for an exclusive tour of the Ancient Worlds gallery, examining ancient artefacts from Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas.
To celebrate the launch of the Luke Jacomb Studio showcase at Auckland Museum, we're inviting you to meet the maker. Join Luke Jacomb as he discusses the works and processes his studio is renowned for.
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.
In celebration of Rotuma Language Week, we're excited to invite members of the Rotuman community to join us to view a selection of textile and fibre materials from our Collections, and on Saturday join us for a spectacular celebration that brings to life the richness of Rotuman traditions, artistry, and dance.
In stunning VR, journey through The Great Kimberley Wilderness. This 35-minute virtual reality documentary narrated by Luke Hemsworth transports you to one of the most spectacular and pristine landscapes in the world.
Bring the tamariki along for a weekend full of creativity and discovery. There's plenty to discover and enjoy every weekend at your Museum — and best of all it's free!
Join us in supporting the international, Wikipedia Women in Red movement, which strives to close the gender gap on Wikipedia by highlighting the biographies, achievements, and histories of women, spotlighting those who shaped Aotearoa New Zealand’s wartime history.
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.
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore the underground world where many of our treasures are stored. What’s waiting for you down there? Book today and find out.
Museum Members, join us on a 45-minute guided tour of our new Tāmaki Herenga Waka Stories of Auckland galleries.
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.