How much does it cost to go to Auckland War Memorial Museum?

General Admission entrance is FREE for Auckland residents and Members, or by donation for those from the rest of New Zealand. You’ll need to bring your Membership or MyMuseum card, or proof of address such as a library card or utility bill. Register now for MyMuseum or become a Member.

How long does it take to go through the Auckland Museum?

Re: Auckland Museum – how much time? 3 or 4 hours is good including a performance (20-30 minutes as I recall). Less than 2 and you’ll feel very rushed.

What is inside the Auckland Museum?

The Museum is a war memorial for the province of Auckland and holds one of New Zealand’s top three heritage libraries. It has pre-eminent Māori and Pacific collections, significant natural history resources and major social and military history collections, as well as decorative arts and pictorial collections.

How big is the Auckland War Memorial Museum?

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Is there parking at the Auckland Museum?

Museum car park Secure undercover paid parking is available at the Museum from 6.30am to 6.30pm. Your first 30 minutes are free. Enter from Maunsell Road, which is on the Newmarket side of the Domain.

How can I get into the museum for free?

Reciprocal museum networks to join in North America

1. North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM)
2. Art Museum Reciprocal Network (AMRN)
3. Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Travel Passport.
4. Time Travelers.
5. Smithsonian Affiliates.
6. American Horticultural Society (AHS)

How do you get into the museum for free?

Here are a half-dozen strategies that could get you free admissions at museums around the country.

1. Flash Military ID.
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3. Flash a Bank of America card.
4. Flash your museum membership.
5. Reserve free passes from your public library.
6. Take advantage of free days.

What can you do in Auckland for free?

10 Free or Cheap Things To Do In Auckland

1. Walk Up Mt.
2. Get Educated at Auckland Museum.
3. Flock to the Gannet Colony at Muriwai beach.
4. Soak Up Some Culture at Auckland Art Gallery.
5. Visit the French Market, La Cigale.
6. Relax in a Park and Watch a Free Movie.
7. Enjoy a Picnic at Cornwall Park.
8. Enjoy a Beach Day at Mission Bay.

How is Auckland Museum funded?

How is Auckland Museum funded? Governed by a Trust Board created under an act of parliament in 1996, the Museum receives no funding from central Government. It is funded by Auckland ratepayers and from revenue generated by the Museum itself.

How old is Auckland War Memorial Museum?

92c. 1929
Auckland War Memorial Museum/Age

Does Auckland Museum have free parking?

Our car park is under CCTV and security surveillance. Free parking, subject to availability, is available in the Auckland Domain.

What to see at the Auckland War Memorial Museum?

A collation of volcano videos Auckland Museum has made over the years, including some featured in our Volcanoes gallery. The protruding claws may not scream elegance at first, but this purse crafted from the foot of an albatross is part of a long history of pouches and bags fashioned from seabirds.

Which is the most important Museum in New Zealand?

The Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira (or simply the Auckland Museum) is one of New Zealand ‘s most important museums and war memorials. Its collections concentrate on New Zealand history (and especially the history of the Auckland Region), natural history, and military history.

What kind of building is the Auckland Museum?

With its striking neo-classical architecture and majestic columns, the Museum is one of Auckland’s premier event locations. Whether your event is big or small, you’ll find the venue to suit your requirements in one of Auckland’s most iconic buildings.

Who is the CEO of the Auckland Museum?

Auckland Museum’s Chief Executive, Dr David Gaimster, explores the Museum’s extraordinary collection, each item with its own compelling backstory, in this volume—part of Scala’s international Director’s Choice series.