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Education. Book a class visit.
Engaging programmes for all year levels from ECE to Year 12
Browse and contribute to New Zealand's Online Cenotaph
Experience life as a WWI soldier in Pou Kanohi Gallery
Honour and remember New Zealand's servicemen and women.
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This small exhibition records changes over time to the shoreline of the Waitematā, and immediate surrounds through historical Auckland photography.
This partnership exhibition with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei marks the 40th anniversary of the iwi's eviction from their ancestral lands on Takaparawhā Bastion Point.
A must-see, world-class exhibition enjoyed all over the world by nature lovers and photographers
Take a tour with one of our local guides as they share their knowledge with you. Hear about Aotearoa's people and their place in the Pacific, the remarkable flora and fauna, and the conflicts that have shaped the nation.
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.
Kids! Get creative this Matariki at Auckland Museum, by making paper wishing stars. This is a free activity.
Pick up a trail to help you explore the natural world surrounding the Museum. Discover who is hiding in the leaf litter, who made the pretty patterns on tree trunks, who is climbing up waterfalls and much more.
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.
Transport yourself to a world of ice and snow through the wonder of virtual reality, and explore a day in the life of Australian Antarctic scientists as they research this mysterious continent. With 360-degree camera control and stunning video imagery, this is Antarctica as you’ve never seen it before.
Don't miss our wildlife selfie safari this school holidays! Join our enthusiastic explorer to track down wildlife in the Museum. Complete each mission on this actor-led tour, with fun games and activities for children and parents alike.
Come and explore the world’s most prestigious nature photography exhibition after dark this July.
Postponed due to Covid19. Dates to be announced in due course.
This world-class exhibition from the British Museum will be well worth the wait.
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