Are you allowed to take photos in the Auckland Museum?

Visitors are welcome to use hand-held cameras with flash as well as video recording equipment for private purposes in the galleries unless otherwise indicated. Tripods are not allowed.

What does Auckland Museum offer?

Auckland Museum protects and cares for nearly 200,000 human history objects in a collection that has been developed and cared for over more than 150 years. The collections cover Māori taonga, Pacific objects, military and social history, applied arts and design, and archaeology.

How big is the Auckland Museum?

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Do you need ID for the Museum?

Photographic identification may be required before entry to some exhibitions and events. Please keep your ticket as proof of entry. The Museum reserves the right to refuse entry to any visitor to the Museum, or any part thereof.

Can you take drinks into the Museum?

Food or drink are not allowed into the galleries, as they could attract pests that will damage our precious taonga. There are self-service lockers where you can leave bags with food while you explore the Museum.

How do you get into the Museum for free?

Take advantage of bank or credit union benefits Through the “Museums on Us” program, Bank of America credit or debit card holders who show their credit or debit card and a photo ID can get free general admission to select museums during the first full weekend each month.

What is Auckland Museum known for?

The Museum is a war memorial for the province of Auckland and holds one of New Zealand’s top three heritage libraries. It has pre-eminent Māori and Pacific collections, significant natural history resources and major social and military history collections, as well as decorative arts and pictorial collections.

Who owns Auckland Museum?

Governed by a Trust Board created under an act of parliament in 1996, the Museum receives no funding from central Government. It is funded by Auckland ratepayers and from revenue generated by the Museum itself.

Is it free to go to the Auckland Museum?

General Admission entrance is FREE for Auckland residents and Members, or by donation for those from the rest of New Zealand.

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What is in the photography NZ exhibition?

The exhibition showcases the work of some of New Zealand’s top photographers across a range of categories including landscape, society & culture, aerial, photo story and wildlife. 65 images will be displayed on backlit panels to reveal every stunning detail – a first for this homegrown exhibition.

Is the Sea Monsters exhibition at a Auckland Museum open?

Auckland Museum is temporarily closed. If you’ve purchased tickets to the Sea Monsters exhibition for dates within lockdown, you’ll receive an email from our Bookings team advising you of how to rebook for a future date, or request a refund. We hope to welcome you back soon.

What makes a Auckland Museum so special?

Auckland Museum is regarded as one of the finest Museums in the Southern Hemisphere and is renowned for its unique collection of Māori and Pacific treasures.

How much does it cost to visit the Auckland Art Gallery?

This exhibition is free for all Aucklanders, and is included in international visitors’ admission charge. Donations are invited from other New Zealand visitors.