Auckland Museum

Auckland Museum

www.aucklandmuseum.com
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(6.9K) · Museum in Auckland, New Zealand
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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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Mar 2, 2025
Bit of a curate's egg. The memorial aspect related to those who served in the military was superb and, of course, the Maori section was excellent. But there was close to nothing about the colonial as…Full review by AllanJGJ
Jan 25, 2025
Not a world-class museum (for example, the dinosaurs are all reproductions), but fun to go through, with many exhibits, giving a good overview of New Zealand's culture, history and fauna. It's an en…Full review by jonfF6639NX
Jan 21, 2025
I visited this museum on my recent trip to Auckland and found it to be misleading by its name and over priced. It is listed on the Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus map as the War Memorial Museum, however there is …Full review by RockyBubbles
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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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Auckland War Memorial Museum is one of New Zealand's most important museums and war memorials. Its collections concentrate on Ne…
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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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