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Te Ripo o Te Moana: Taonga Through Time is a new exhibition of taonga Māori from Auckland Museum’s collection.

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.

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.

Can science safeguard the future of our favourite fruit? Step into a colourful digital orchard and discover how scientists are helping fruit trees adapt to a changing climate.

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.

Join the Handel Consort & Quire for a thrilling vocal and orchestrated performance of Handel's Dettingen Te Deum.

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 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.

Join us for our Pauku (war cloak) and Pacific Language Weeks community drop-in sessions. These sessions are a chance for community groups and practitioners to engage with special taonga.

Titanic: The Human Story is far more than a display of historic items: it is a unique narrative experience. Located in the iconic Smith & Caughey’s building on Queen Street, this is truly a special opportunity to unravel the true story of history’s most legendary ship in one of Tāmaki Makarau Auckland’s most historical, beloved landmarks.

Te Pūtake o te Riri, He Rā Maumahara is observed across the country each year on 28 October to commemorate the New Zealand Wars. Join us as we reflect on the New Zealand Wars and their impacts on Aotearoa today.