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Make a lasting impact
with a gift in your Will

Every gift, no matter the size, is a contribution of exceptional value to the generations that follow us.

Auckland Museum is a registered charity that relies on funding from a wide range of sources, including the generosity of bequestors. 

Leaving a gift in your Will

Leaving a gift in your Will

Remembering Auckland Museum by leaving a gift in your Will is a generous way to contribute to the Museum’s future. Your gift, large or small, will enrich the lives of future generations by ensuring that they can enjoy all that you love and value at Auckland Museum today.

As a registered charity, the Museum is built on the generosity of many. The gifts we receive enable us to fund research projects, develop educational programmes, revitalise engagement and enhance innovation, care for our collections and maintain our iconic heritage building.

Since opening our doors as Auckland War Memorial Museum in 1929, we have been guardians of more than 6 million taonga (treasures) and have served as a place to reflect and remember those lost at war, making the ultimate sacrifice. 

Write your Will online for free

Write your Will online for free

You can now write your Will online for free, through our trusted partner, Footprint. 

Footprint is New Zealand's largest online Will provider, supporting kiwis to protect their whānau and their assets. It only takes on average 15 minutes to complete your Will on their solicitor-approved platform. All Wills are reviewed by professional Will drafters and are legally valid, giving you the peace of mind that your story is told the right way. 

Write your Will for free today. 

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Please note, while Auckland Museum has partnered with Footprint, we do not take responsibility for the Will platform’s Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. Auckland Museum will not share any personal information with Footprint (or any of our service provider partners) without your express consent. 

Contact us

Contact us

Leaving a gift in your Will to Auckland Museum is a big decision, and we appreciate that you will want to take time to think it through and share your thoughts with your family.

Each person’s circumstance is unique. It is important that the gift you leave is right for you. If we can be of any assistance at all, please reach out by filling in our enquiry form and we will be in contact with you. 

Stories from our community of givers

By remembering the Museum in your Will, you’ll join a community of people who have and still are, positively shaping the future of Auckland Museum. 

David Reeves - Tumu Whakaere Chief Executive of Auckland Museum - shares why he plans to leave a gift to the Museum in his Will, and his views on why these generous gifts are so important to continuing the broad and varied work of the Museum.

A LIFELONG FRIENDSHIP

Marguerite Durling's story

The Museum holds many personal memories for Marguerite. 

"I have been a donor and a volunteer for many years and being the last to carry my family's name, I wanted to give something back to the city that has given so much to me (great life, great health, great community). I could not find anywhere better than supporting the Institution that has been the background of my family so that this Museum can meet the needs of the next generation."
 

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A FAMILY CONNECTION

Guy King's story

Guy is proud to contribute to the Museum’s future and enjoys giving back to a charity that is close to his heart.

“I am very keen to leave a gift in my Will because my family are all well provided for, and I don't have children. I thought it would just be great to do something for Auckland Museum because of my passion and connection”.

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We deeply appreciate anyone who considers leaving us a gift in their will.

Thank you for considering a gift today.

Things to consider

We're here to answer any questions you may have. If your question is not answered here, please contact us.

+What if I haven't made a Will yet?

It is easy to make a Will. It only takes on average 15 minutes to complete your Will for free using our trusted partner, Footprint. Click here to complete your free Will.

+What if I already have a Will in place?

Altering your Will could be as simple as including an update or codicil. We strongly recommend that you discuss your plans with your immediate family and seek advice from a legal advisor when updating your Will.

+What wording should I use to leave Auckland Museum a gift in my Will?

I give to the Auckland Museum Trust Board (CC11225), the Domain, Auckland, …… percent of my estate (or the sum of $........, or the remainder of my estate, or a description of assets or property) for its general purposes, for which the receipt of the Director or other proper officer shall be full and sufficient discharge for my trustees.

+What type of gift can I leave you?

Wills are very personal documents. 

There are many ways to include Auckland Museum in your Will. The gift that will be of greatest benefit to your Museum is a Residual Gift, or a percentage of your Estate. 

+What is a Residual Gift?

A Residual Gift comes from what is left in your Estate after you have taken care of your loved ones. You can give the whole of the residual, or a percentage of it, to a person or charity, like Auckland Museum. 

+What is a Pecuniary Gift?

A Pecuniary Gift is a specific sum of money. 

+What is a Specified Gift?

A Specified Gift is a particular item(s) of value (shares, a car, a collection of some kind).

+What is Footprint?

Footprint is New Zealand's leading online Will provider. Auckland Museum is proud to partner with Footprint to offer you a free Will. You can start creating your Will for free now by clicking here

+Do I need to inform you about my gift?

While you don't need to let us know if you're leaving us a gift, we would like to be able to thank you personally, and acknowledge your generosity. 

It would be a privilege for us to share with you how your future gift will impact future generations to come. It also helps us plan our future programmes. 

+What should I do if I want to leave a particular item/object to Auckland Museum?

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Museum in this way. Click here to view more information about the things we collect, and how the process works. 

+I am an executor of a Will and I wish to talk to someone about a gift in Will, how do I go about this?

For enquiries about setting up a future gift or advising us on a bequest from an Estate, contact our Donor Development Executive, Sue Morse, directly via:

Phone: (09) 306 7088 ext 7289 or 021 280 6244
Email: [email protected]

+How is the Museum funded?

The Museum is built on the generosity of many. As a registered charity, the support we receive from people just like you enables us to give more back to our community and realise the Museum's future vision. 

Governed by a Trust Board created under an Act of Parliament in 1996, the Museum receives no funding from central Government. Instead, we are funded by Auckland ratepayers and from revenue generated by the Museum itself, such as donations and gifts and Wills. We also receive generous support from corporate sponsors, charitable trusts and private individuals.