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10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mana: Protest in Print

ON NOW
SAINSBURY HORROCKS GALLERY, LEVEL 2

Feel the Mana of 1970s protest in print, in the new exhibition that spotlights the groundbreaking newspaper that platformed Māori and Pacific voices across some of Aotearoa New Zealand's most defining years in activism.

10:00 am

Gallery Highlights Tour

10.45AM, 12.45PM & 2.15PM DAILY
$20 PER ADULT, $10 PER CHILD, FREE WITH MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP

Get ready for one of the most interesting hours you’ll ever spend as our guide shows you around Auckland Museum. Explore our Museum’s galleries and learn about Māori culture, achievements of Polynesian navigators and the unique nature of New Zealand.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sharks

ON NOW
AUAHA ĀTEA NUI, SPECIAL EXHIBITION SUITE

Created by the Australian Museum, Sharks invites you to explore the fascinating, and often misunderstood, world of sharks. Learn through artefacts and tactile displays, learn all about conservation, sharks’ impact on oceans, and efforts to protect sharks.

10:00 am

Shark Quest

ON NOW UNTIL MON 1 JUNE
FREE WITH MUSEUM ENTRY

Come be part of our shark squad this summer! Pick up a free trail and glide through the galleries with your whānau seeking high and low for marvelous mangō (sharks).

10:15 am

Secret Museum Tour

10.15AM DAILY (EXCL WEDS)
$30 PER PERSON, $27 PER MEMBER

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore the underground world where many of our treasures are stored. What’s waiting for you down there? Book today and find out.

10:45 am

Mandarin Tour

DAILY 11.30AM. MEET AT THE TOUR BANNER, GRAND FOYER
$20 ADULTS, $10 CHILDREN, FREE WITH MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP

Discover the stories of New Zealand and its people in one destination. The tour will be conducted fully in Mandarin.

11:00 am

Māori Cultural Experience

Past Event
TWICE DAILY

Gain genuine insight into Māori culture in this unique, enriching experience. Hear beautiful songs, witness the incredible haka in action and learn about the endurance of Māori people throughout history.

Past Event

5:00 pm

Twilight Tuesdays

EVERY TUESDAY UNTIL 8.30PM

Your Museum will be open late every Tuesday evening until 8.30pm. Take in the relaxed atmosphere as the whole Museum is open for you to wander. Enjoy dinner or drinks at Tuitui Bistro & Café and browse our galleries at your own pace.

6:00 pm

Close Encounters with the Shark Side

Past Event
TUE 26 MAY, 6PM - 7.30PM
Orientation Space, Ground Floor

One last time before the Sharks exhibition heads overseas, join Clinton Duffy, Curator of Marine Biology, and meet some of the denizens of the marine collections here at Auckland Museum. From the safety of your seat, dive deeper into the world of sharks with this guided talk, and even meet some of our most unique specimens like the Hammerhead Shark!

Past Event