New Zealand Cultural Experience | Auckland Museum

❤Recommended: The Auckland War Memorial Museum is a comprehensive museum that offers a glimpse into New Zealand's history, Maori and Pacific Island cultures, the great achievements of Polynesian navigators, Auckland and New Zealand's unique natural history and geological features, and the wars and conflicts that shaped the country's history. ✅Must-See: Ground Floor Maori Cultural Arts Gallery Be amazed by one of the world's most important collections of Maori artifacts. Pacific Island Pavilion The two Pacific Pavilions not only showcase the art of the Pacific Islands, but also the most important treasures of Oceania. First Floor Volcano Pavilion Explore the fiery forces that shaped New Zealand's landscape and experience a simulated volcanic eruption in the Volcano Room. Origins Pavilion Immerse yourself in our natural history exhibits and come face to face with some ancient creatures such as the moa, kiwi, tuatara, and dinosaurs. Second Floor War Memorial The Memorial features a variety of dynamic exhibits and stories centered around World War I and World War II, New Zealand's various wars, and later conflicts. 💵Tickets: International visitors: Adult tickets are NZD 32, children under 4 are free, children aged 5–15 are NZD 16, and family tickets (2 adults + 2 children) are NZD 86. Auckland residents and museum members are free. 📚Special Experiences: Maori song and haka performances are held daily at 11 am and 1:30 pm. Adult tickets are NZD 35. Guided tours are available daily at 10:45 am and 12:45 pm. In addition to purchasing a ticket, a guided tour ticket is also required (NZD 20). 🕐️Opening Hours: Weekdays: 10 am–5 pm (closed on Christmas Day, December 25). Weekends and public holidays: 9 am–5 pm. Open until 8:30 pm on Tuesdays, except Christmas Eve (December 24) and New Year's Eve (December 31). 💗Other Tips: The museum has a café and bistro for visitors to rest. The museum shop sells New Zealand cultural souvenirs. Small handbags can be carried inside, but backpacks over 40 cm on one side must be checked. Please keep quiet and do not eat or drink during the exhibition. Mobile phones and cameras are allowed, but tripods are not.