Devonport Historical Museum

24/09/2026

KIA ORA!

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL Tastes of Tāmaki – A Heritage Feast
SAT 26 SEP- SUN 11 OCT.

Our own Dave Veart, local legendary archaeologist, will be speaking on the topic
“The Māra Kai of Te Haukapua- the archaeology and history of Māori gardening in Devonport “
Date: Sat 03 Oct Time: 11am-12pm Venue: Devonport Museum, 33a Vauxhall Rd, Devonport
Entry by Koha

We would love you to attend this talk which is guaranteed to inform and remind you how special an area we live in and how the local Maunga played an important part of early Devonport sustenance!
In addition to Dave's talk, our display this year covers the three main Tea and Pleasure Gardens that were in operation from the mid-1860s situated in Devonport.
Normal opening hours apply to the display. (Tue-Thu 10-12midday, Sat-Sun 2-4pm)

Pop the date in your diary and we look forward to welcoming you back to your local Heritage Museum!

21/07/2026

01/07/2026

Please share to North Shore Aotearoa NZ History Memories NZ

Kia Ora from the Devonport Museum!
We have very kindly received a donation of named and unnamed Negatives/Proof Sheets from the Estate of Stuart Pilkington who was a local photographer in Mozeley Ave during the 1960s/70s.
Contact us by email [email protected] or come in and see us (Tues-Thu 10am-12midday) if you think your family was 'snapped' by Stuart- we may just be able to reunite you with the negs/proof sheets.
We look forward to your contact/visit!

01/07/2026

Kia Ora from the Devonport Museum!
We have very kindly received a donation of named and unnamed Negatives/Proof Sheets from the Estate of Stuart Pilkington who was a local photographer in Mozeley Ave during the 1960s/70s.
Contact us by email [email protected] or come in and see us (Tues-Thu 10am-12midday) if you think your family was 'snapped' by Stuart- we may just be able to reunite you with the negs/proof sheets.
We look forward to your contact/visit!

03/06/2026

Kia Ora from the Devonport Museum!
Please be advised that due to system upgrade we will be closed Saturday 06 June 2026 and will reopen Thursday 11 June 2026.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

21/04/2026

2026 AGM SUNDAY 10 MAY @ 3pm 33a Vauxhall Rd, Devonport.
Longtime resident and avid tennis player David Aitken will be speaking about the early reclamation of Stanley Bay Park and the history of the Ngataringa Tennis Club, followed by afternoon tea.
Nominations for roles within the committee to be in by 26 April 2026.
ALL WELCOME!