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Skip the Line: Unique Collection of Māori and Pacific Treasures at Auckland Museum
4.4
161 Ratings
Auckland Central
Auckland Museum is considered among the best museums in the southern hemisphere, known particularly for its exceptional assortment of Māori and Pacific artifacts.
Auckland Museum is considered among the best museums in the southern hemisphere, known particularly for its exceptional assortment of Māori and Pacific artifacts.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Auckland Museum - Housed in one of the country’s finest heritage buildings, the Museum’s three floors tell the story of New Zealand. From the great Polynesian voyages which first brought people to Aotearoa, to the diverse cultures and communities that make up Auckland today, Auckland Museum portrays the rich diversity of New Zealand.
- Auckland Museum - Housed in one of the country’s finest heritage buildings, the Museum’s three floors tell the story of New Zealand. From the great Polynesian voyages which first brought people to Aotearoa, to the diverse cultures and communities that make up Auckland today, Auckland Museum portrays the rich diversity of New Zealand.
What's Included
- All fees and/or taxes included
- General Admission Ticket to Auckland Museum
- All fees and/or taxes included
- General Admission Ticket to Auckland Museum
What's Not Included
- The listed price only includes General Admission. Any other optional extras are not included.
- The listed price only includes General Admission. Any other optional extras are not included.
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Auckland Museum
The Auckland Domain, Parnell
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(161 Ratings)
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Rebecca_j
Jun 22, 2024
In depth analysis of the New Zealand culture - Te Ra! To see this magnificent creation and to hear its story was a revelation. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity.
The British museum should return this important treasure to its original owners.
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Jocelyne_d
Jun 4, 2024
it was amazing - seeing the Maori dancing , Seeing the culture of their people was wonderful. I would definitely recommend it to anybody that is going to visit New Zealand not to miss this.
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Lutheranladysandiego
May 27, 2024
Great Insight into the Maori Culture - This is the perfect place to start when you want to know more about the indigenous people of New Zealand. There is an abundance of authentic artifacts on display.
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Mouzouris
Apr 9, 2024
Nice museum - We had two full days in Auckland so we had enough time to spent few hours in the museum. Pretty good size so if not a lot of hours available I would check the map first and start from the specific floor. We also did the photography exhibit they have at the time. We liked it the best. Highly recommend doing if you have time.
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Mamaligablues
Apr 7, 2024
So much to see and learn - We really enjoyed our visit to Auckland Museum. There is so much there that you can learn about the Maori art, history and culture - as well as various artefacts sourced from other Pacific Island nations. On other floors, you can find exhibits illustrating ancient and modern history around the world, experience a volcanic eruption, and learn about the Kiwis' contribution in the two world wars. There is even a Spitfire there!
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Deanna_z
Mar 24, 2024
A Don’t Miss Experience in Auckland - We are not normally museum people, but we were so fascinated by all the exhibits of the Mauri and many Polynesian peoples, natural history displays and New Zealand’s part in several world wars that we spent four hours here. I highly recommend attending the Mauri cultural presentation held twice a day. It gave insight into their history and traditions and also was very moving.
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Doreen_n
Mar 7, 2024
Great museum, pass up Maori performance here - Excellent museum. However, the Maori performance (we booked directly) was strange in the openly unfriendly way the performers treated audience members as soon as seated: no friendly welcome just warnings if you take a photo or applaud or (quoting) are there to “appropriate” they will chase you out. We were sorry we paid extra to be in the audience. Find a performance elsewhere - BUT don’t bypass the rest of the museum.,
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438ranam
Mar 4, 2024
Worth the price - This is a museum that necessitates a few hours of your time due to its remarkable wealth and variety. It provides an enlightening and captivating insight into Maori culture.
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Rabster74
Apr 4, 2024
Good but would like it to be a little cheaper for overseas visitors - This is a must-see museum if visiting Auckland especially from overseas. Just a shame it's free for residents but paid admission for everyone else.
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Bigmerk
Mar 6, 2024
Huge museum with something for everyone - I visited here as part of a debark cruise tour. We were allocated into groups of about 12 and given a tour guide before having some time on our own to explore. It would be fair to say that the museum was far too big for us to see anything other than a small portion. It’s a huge and impressive building housing a war memorial on the top floor. It has lots of Māori exhibits as well as dinosaur exhibits and some wildlife stuff. It would have been good to spend more time here. I did see that there was a cafe and that the Hop On bus stops right outside.
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