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Auckland Museums
(Auckland, North Island, New Zealand NZ)



Auckland contains a variety of different museums and the majority of museums in Auckland can be found in and around Auckland city centre. These popular Auckland museums house some of Auckland's most important, historic collections of heritage items and local artefacts, including the Auckland War Memorial Museum, the Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) and Auckland's New Zealand National Maritime Museum.

The displays at museums in Auckland are quite diverse and Auckland's museums are often housed in listed buildings, right in the heart of central Auckland. Here are some of the most popular museums in the Auckland area.




Auckland Museums: Auckland War Memorial Museum - The Domain, Auckland, 1001, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)9 306 7067
The Auckland War Memorial Museum, in the inner suburbs of the city, houses a wealth of historic artefacts from around New Zealand. With a number of impressive displays and fascinating exhibits, the Auckland War Memorial Museum explains the history of New Zealand and includes many hands-on activities, weaponry collections, seasonal events, a café and a gift shop.
Auckland museum open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Auckland museum admission: charge, donations suggested

Auckland Museums: Monterey Park Motor Museum - Upper Harbour Drive, Hobsonville, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)9 416 9282
Situated in western Auckland, the Monterey Park Motor Museum features more than 50 historic vehicles from the last 100 years, including vintage cars and motorcycles. Other attractions at Monterey Park Motor Museum include a café areas, a gift shop and the nearby Model World, with models of houses, ships, planes and regular model-making demonstrations.
Auckland museum open: Wednesday to Sunday - 11:00 to 16:30
Auckland museum admission: charge, discounts available for children

Auckland Museums: Navy Museum - Spring Street, Devonport, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)9 445 5186
Auckland's Navy Museum is home to a large collection relating to New Zealand's rich naval heritage, with displays of historic uniforms, ship artefacts and medals, together with many photographs of New Zealand's navy over the years.
Auckland museum open: daily - 10:00 to 16:00
Auckland museum admission: charge, donations suggested

Auckland Museums: Museum of Transport and Technology and Social History (MOTAT) - Great North Road, Western Springs, Auckland, 1002, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)9 846 0199
Located close to Auckland city centre, the Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) is full of interesting, historic exhibits, including vintage cars, motorcycles, a restored steam-powered engine, trams, planes and many items from New Zealand's technological past.
Auckland museum open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Auckland museum admission: charge, discounts available for children and families, children under five years old are free

Auckland Museums: New Zealand National Maritime Museum - Hobson Wharf, Hobson Street, Auckland, 1001, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)9 373 0800
The New Zealand National Maritime Museum contains a diverse collection of historic maritime memorabilia, from around the Auckland area and throughout New Zealand, which was reliant on the sea for colonisation, trade and sport. Attractions at Auckland's New Zealand National Maritime Museum include large displays, local artefacts, ships and yachts, migrant boats, photographs, a café area, a gift shop and cruises around Hobson Wharf,
Auckland museum open: daily - 09:00 to 18:00, winter months - 09:00 to 17:00
Auckland museum admission: charge, discounts available for children and families, children under five years old are free

 
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