Visit Auckland War Memorial Museum for a deep dive into the stories of New Zealand, displaying everything from Māori taonga to global narratives under one roof.
Explore three floors of the museum, from Pacific cultures on the ground level and natural history on the first, to powerful war stories on the second.
See artefacts including traditional Māori waka (canoes), intricately carved meeting house panels, and preserved ancestral tools that bring Aotearoa’s past to life.
Choose the Gallery Highlights Tour option and gain insider knowledge as you see the museum’s most notable artefacts, exhibitions, and hidden gems.
Select the Māori Cultural Performance package and enjoy a live, engaging display of Māori traditions, including haka, waiata, and storytelling.
Witness the rich heritage of Aotearoa at the Auckland War Memorial Museum, a landmark institution in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland). Explore an extensive collection that includes intricately carved Māori meeting houses, Pacific voyaging canoes, and powerful wartime galleries that trace New Zealand’s military history. Natural science displays reveal the country’s unique biodiversity, with fossil specimens, volcanic geology, and native wildlife exhibits. Dive deeper with live records at the Online Cenotaph and rotating exhibitions across three levels. Choose from multiple ticket options to enhance your visit, including guided tours and Māori cultural performances that bring ancient traditions to life.
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