Twilight Tuesdays

Museum late nights

Take in the relaxed atmosphere as the whole Museum is open for you to wander, every Tuesday evening until 8.30PM

The secure undercover carpark will be open. Enter the carpark after 5PM and park for a flat fee of $11.50 for the evening.

SPECIAL EXHIBITION

Sharks

ON NOW UNTIL MON 1 JUN 2026

SPECIAL OFFER: Get 2-for-1 adult tickets on Twilight Tuesday from 4.30PM.

Dive into the awe-inspiring world of ocean giants. Explore life-sized sharks, ancient predators, and interactive experiences — thrilling, educational, and unforgettable for all ages.

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FREE EXHIBITION

Mana: Protest in Print

ON NOW

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.

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Tuitui Museum Bistro & Café

Twilight Tuesday $10 Happy Hour

Every Tuesday from 5–8PM, enjoy happy hour with a menu of Tuitui favourites including Wagyu hamburgers, fish tacos, margarita pizza, and Caesar salad for $10 each. Plus, house wines, prosecco, Aperol Spritz, and McLeod’s Longboarder Lager are all $10 each!

Please note that last orders are at 8PM.

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Hokohoko, the Museum Store

Te Ao Mārama is home to Hokohoko, the transformed Museum Store, that will be open late for Twilight Tuesdays. With an extensive range of artworks, books, gifts and toys starring local makers and artists, the shop is a reflection of the taonga the Museum houses.

VISIT THE ONLINE STORE

Upcoming events

Close Encounters with the Shark Side

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!

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Letters Out Loud

TUE 30 JUN & WED 1 JUL
TE MATA TAIRONGO AUDITORIUM
TICKETS $49, $44.10 FOR MEMBERS

Join us for an evening of historic texts brought to life by exceptional performers. Presented in partnership with the Friends of the Alexander Turnbull Library.

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