Auckland Museum

One of New Zealand's first Museums, Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum tells the story of Aotearoa, its place in the Pacific and its people. It is also a war memorial for the province of Auckland and holds one of New Zealand's top three heritage libraries. Standing on the hill known as Pukekawa, the Museum is a neo-classical building with spectacular colonnades at the entrance and sta

ined glass ceilings. Auckland Museum is kaitiaki (guardian) of a collection of more than 4.5 million taonga (treasures) ranging from wonders of natural science to letters, documents and photographs, pre-eminent Māori and Pacific collections, major military history collections, and key items of cultural history from Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. We see Auckland Museum as the place to discover Auckland – past, present and future – asking questions and stimulating debate about this city and its evolving identity. As a war memorial Museum, we are the country’s home of collective remembrance and commemoration, a place to pay respects to New Zealand’s war dead and learn of the bravery and sacrifice of ANZAC soldiers. On our Online Cenotaph read incredible stories about those who served, or contribute information about a serviceperson. In an ever-changing and evolving world, we are dedicated to digitising our collections and making them as accessible as possible online, so people can access them anywhere, anytime. Our Collections Online platform features thousands of our precious collection items and images from across Human History, Natural Sciences and Documentary Heritage. Planning a visit? Find out what exciting exhibitions, galleries and events you may enjoy today: https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/visit/whats-on

We are situated in Auckland Domain and are accessible by public transport or by car, with parking available on site, for which your first half hour is free. Make sure you’re ready for all the Museum has to offer here: https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/visit/plan-your-visit

Can’t make it to the Museum today? Check out our Auckland Museum at Home page, and discover the wonders of the Museum without leaving the house! https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/your-museum/at-home


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Auckland Museum cherishes and relies on the many diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau for support. Want to be a part of Auckland Museum’s thriving ecosystem? We’re always on the lookout for new volunteers! Find out more here: https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/your-museum/get-involved/volunteer

Discover new career opportunities at our careers page: https://careers.aucklandmuseum.com/home

You can also do your part by donating to Auckland Museum here: https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/your-museum/support-your-museum/donate-to-auckland-museum/donate-now