Skip the Line: Auckland Museum General Admission Ticket
Overview
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Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum is a must-see place to experience our rich culture. Our Museum tells the story of New Zealand, its place in the Pacific and its people.
Auckland Museum is housed in an historical building within a tranquil park which has beautiful views of the harbour. It is a place to discover and learn about New Zealand's history and stories.
Since 1929, the Museum has also served as place of remembrance for the many Aucklanders who have sacrificed their lives in war.
Whether you have an hour spare or a whole day, visit Auckland Museum to gain a deep understanding of New Zealand culture and heritage.
PLEASE NOTE:
Te Marae Ātea Māori Court & Pacific Galleries are temporarily closed until further notice due to essential maintenance work.
Additional Info
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
What To Expect
Auckland Museum
Housed in one of the country's finest heritage buildings, the Museum's three floors tell the story of New Zealand. From the great Polynesian voyages which first brought people to Aotearoa, to the diverse cultures and communities that make up Auckland today, Auckland Museum portrays the rich diversity of New Zealand.
Options
General Admission
What‘s Included
All fees and taxes
General Admission to Auckland Museum
Access to special ticketed exhibitions
Guided tours (available to purchase on site)
Meeting points
Auckland Museum
The Auckland Domain, Parnell Auckland Central New Zealand
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
186 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great museum
kriskris83,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best museum in New Zealand. The Auckland museum is spectacular. Such a great atmosphere. Great maps as very easy to get lost. Really enjoy visiting here
Fantastic! Beautiful building
Diane L,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The exhibitions were amazing! Set out wonderfully. I loved the interactive parts but my husband was totally amazed by the size of the Moa skeleton! Well worth the walk from our hotel which was 3.4km!!
Well done museum, amazing...
Dean W,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well done museum, amazing collection of artifacts from the past. Well organized & a great place to have lunch.
Must See in Auckland
David B,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great place to see history of New Zealand and military past in one place. This is a combination of a museum of New Zealand and a solemn witness to New Zealand’s military past.
Museum
fredlS3120TP,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent displays with good information. 3 floors with quality items. I really liked the two Airplane displays. A lot of mouri information
Great Exhibits. Dysfunctional skip the line process.
I6867LKcarolem,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We still had to stand in line to redeem our skip the line passes. A bit crowded on New Year’s Eve with families. Exhibits were informative and well designed.
Some hours at museum in Auckland
Lionheart1261,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A very big museum grouping not only war, but also ethnographic and natural museum. Museum name is a bit deceiving: I went there primarily to see a couple of WW2 exhibit airplanes (Zero and Spitfire) and had the nice surprise to find a lot of other interesting exhibits among them a "doodle bug bomb" the V1 the Nazis launched towards UK. Very interesting halls depicting the Māori history and culture, as well as halls with of Aotearoa present and extinct fauna. One hall devoted to the geological formation of Aotearoa, with a live demonstration of an earthquake... So for the visitor three hours won't be enough, better consider half a day. Nice coffee shop at the end of the tour will serve cakes and a great cappuccino!
It is a wonderful facility that expresses the historical facts head on.
RIE E,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a wonderful museum that shows Māori culture and history, and a national attitude towards dignity as a people. I was impressed by their willingness to tell the truth without romanticizing war or Māori culture. I liked the fact that it conveyed volcanoes not only in terms of spirituality but also in terms of geologic aspects. I hope to visit again someday.
visit santa study christmas
Pioneer05887863920,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a cool experience we had to visit the special Santa's Study" event. It was excellent and an affordable experience. The elf and Santa were amazing, the decor and atmosphere were great too. Always love the museum but this was really sweet and super acting from the staff of the museum.
It's a lovely looking...
Lisa H,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00It's a lovely looking museum. Well laid out. Unfortunately most of the spaces we really wanted to see were closed for maintenance. We found some spaces frustrating because there was little to no information about some artefacts in the child area, and also no information about some artefacts unless you used a computer. This meant you had to wait to read about things at once rather than move along amongst others. Staff were very friendly.
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