Auckland Museum

Auckland Museum

www.aucklandmuseum.com
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Discover and experience Maori culture, with daily cultural shows and an internationally significant Maori and Pacific collection to explore, the …

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May 10, 2025
We have been there many times and each by a different walking route from CBD. The museum is ever growing and never seases to amaze with new things being added constantly. Entry is free for Auckland …Full review by CiderMonkey
Apr 21, 2025
We called in as part of our hop on hop off bus trip. The staff were welcoming. The exhibits were well laid out. I thoroughly enjoyed the military sections especially the two world war exhibits. The M…Full review by Hercules R
Apr 19, 2025
I went here in April 2025, main reason for visiting was for the Bloodsuckers exhibit. Cost for the temp exhibit was I think 20 dollar adult and 15 child. It was good, if you love reading everything …Full review by jakobo632
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The Auckland War Memorial Museum is one of New Zealand's most important museums and war memorials. Its collections concentrate on …
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Established:25 October 1852
Architect:Grierson & Aimer
Visitors:859,779 (FY 2016–17)
Director:David Reeves
Chairperson:Richard Bedford
Type:Encyclopaedic / universal

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Originally from Ireland but live in South Island, what can I use for proof of address? Would bank statement be okay? …
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Originally from Ireland but live in South Island, what can I use for proof of address? Would bank statement be okay? Dont have kiwi license!
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Probably better to ask the Museum directly but suggestions could be a utility account or maybe a rental agreement.
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Is the VR exhibition worth the visit? Did it receive good reviews:)
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sorry. unsure what you are referring to as VR
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I’m from UK, but live in Auckland, am I entitled to the free entry for ‘Aucklanders’ ?
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Hi Carl, I recall that you needed to provide proof of residency - if you have any kind of ID which shows your Auckland address you should be fine.
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I plan to be in Auckland for 3 full days and I believe I will go to the Auckland Musuem on Oct 27 or 28, 2018. I am …
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I plan to be in Auckland for 3 full days and I believe I will go to the Auckland Musuem on Oct 27 or 28, 2018. I am wondering if I need to get tickets to the Maori performance in advance or the day I go to the musuem. I plan to be at the museum first thing in the morning around 10am when it opens. Any advice or opinion would be welcomed. Thanks.
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We bought ours the day of the visit in the a.m. too. But you should check the museum website regarding busy visiting times and if you know when you will be there buy them in …
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We bought ours the day of the visit in the a.m. too. But you should check the museum website regarding busy visiting times and if you know when you will be there buy them in advance just in case if it’s a busy time.
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What does the Māori name for the Museum, Tāmaki Paenga Hira, mean?
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Tāmaki Paenga Hira means Auckland's memorial to fallen chiefs and their gathered taonga. Tāmaki is Auckland, the net of Maki. Paenga is to ceremonially layout, heap...
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