Members' events

Join us for an evening with art historian Mary Kisler MNZM as she introduces her new book, The Dark Dad: War and trauma – a daughter’s tale.

Who will be the most fabulously dressed at our Members' Preview? Be among the first to see the exhibition from the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Book your tickets now and get ready for DIVA! The exhibition and Special Exhibition Store will be open exclusively to Museum Members throughout the day.

Join Kate Bailey, Senior Curator of Theatre and Performance from the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, for an exclusive tour of our new international exhibition, DIVA. Hear from the curator of this amazing new show and be amongst the first to see the exhibition before it officially opens for our Members' Preview on Sunday 15 June.

DIVA explores stories of creativity, ambition, and resilience of some the world’s best-known divas; from opera goddesses and silent movie stars to Hollywood legends and today’s global megastars. Join Kate Bailey, Senior Curator of Theatre and Performance from the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, for her curatorial talk and learn how DIVA came together.

Opened in December 2024, Mana: Protest in Print celebrates the Mana newspaper, a community run newspaper published from 1977 to 1978 with content in 7 Pacific languages including Māori, and in English. Join curators Andrea Low, Paula Legel and Wanda Ieremia-Allan for a special Members' tour of the exhibition.

Have you ever wondered what happens to collection items if they are not on display? How are they stored and cared for? Join us for a rare chance to explore our offsite storage facility. On this exclusive tour, guided by members of our Collection Care teams, discover how your Museum looks after its varying collections, keeping them safe for generations to come.

Museum Members, join us on a 45-minute guided tour of our new Tāmaki Herenga Waka Stories of Auckland galleries.

We're opening a special exhibition and you get to see it first! Book your tickets to the Members' Preview for DIVA, all the way from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Come dressed as your favourite diva and have your photo taken on the red carpet! The exhibition and Special Exhibition Store will be open exclusively to Mini Members throughout the day.