Auckland War Memorial Museum Tours and Tickets

Auckland War Memorial Museum is open daily year-round. The museum opens from 10am to 5pm on weekdays and from 9am to 5pm on weekends and public holidays. There is also a late-night opening every Tuesday, when the museum, bistro-café, and shop all stay open until 8.30pm.

At Auckland War Memorial Museum, three floors of exhibitions cover New Zealand’s war history, cultural heritage, and natural wonders. Highlights include the Volcanoes and New Zealand at War exhibitions, and the world’s largest collection of Maori and Polynesian artifacts, featuring a war canoe and wharenui meeting house.

Yes, secure, undercover parking is available at the museum; it’s charged per 30 minutes with a daily maximum fee. The paid parking garage is open daily from 6:30am to 6:30pm, with late opening on Tuesday evenings and during special events. There is also limited free parking at Auckland Domain.

You can reach the Auckland War Memorial Museum by bus or train from downtown Auckland. Bus route 781 from Mission Bay stops outside the museum, while the green InnerLink and orange OuterLink buses stop nearby along Parnell Road. The closest train stations are Grafton and Newmarket, both a 15-minute walk away.

Yes, daily guided tours are available at the museum, where you can also attend a traditional Maori cultural performance. The popular Gallery Highlights and What’s New tours are open to all, while other themed tours are only offered to museum members. Auckland city tours also often visit the museum.

Yes, Auckland War Memorial Museum is a great choice for kids, as exhibitions cover diverse topics. While older children can learn about New Zealand’s war history and Maori cultural heritage, younger children can enjoy the interactive displays at the volcano exhibit and marvel at the dinosaur skeletons.