Auckland Museums

Auckland museums offer a great way to learn about the country’s culture and history. You can choose from an Auckland museum and visit the popular destination for tourists and locals alike

History Museums in Auckland

History museums in Auckland have a top selection of New Zealand’s history. The Auckland museum offers a remarkable flora, fauna and geography of the unique islands. It hosts the priceless Maori treasures including a waka taua (war canoe) from the 1830s. The other history museum in Auckland is the New Zealand National Maritime Museum. Experience the rich maritime heritage in one of the world's finest maritime museums. Each of the 14 galleries draws you in from the epic adventures of the first voyagers, to our coastal traders and the recent achievements of our sporting heroes.

Military Museums in Auckland

Auckland has a selection of military museums where you can engross yourself in New Zealand's military history. The Auckland Museum comprises of the priceless Maori treasures including a waka taua (war canoe) from the 1830s.

Themed Museums in Auckland

Auckland offers a selection of themed museums to suit all interests. The Crystal Mountain at Lower Waitakere is a World class Crystal and Mineral Museum set in the foothills of the Waitakere ranges, 30 minutes from Auckland City. Get an opportunity to see the amazing fossils, the biggest and most unusual selection of crystals and minerals in New Zealand, selected from around the world. The New Zealand National Maritime Museum gives an experience of the country’s rich maritime heritage in one of the world's finest maritime museums. Each of the 14 galleries draws you in from the epic adventures of the first voyagers, to our coastal traders and the recent achievements of our sporting heroes.

Transport Museums in Auckland

Auckland has a range of transport museums where you can learn about traditional and contemporary transport in New Zealand. Museum of transport and technology offers you an interactive journey of many of the technological achievements that have helped shape New Zealand. New Zealand National Maritime Museum features the 14 galleries that draw you in from the epic adventures of the first voyagers, to our coastal traders and the recent achievements of our sporting heroes.