Māori Cultural Experience & Auckland Museum General Admission
Overview
Mobile ticket
Māori Cultural Experience: Living Taonga
Taonga is the Māori word meaning treasure, or something prized. Māori culture is a living taonga of Aotearoa New Zealand.
At Auckland Museum, immerse yourself in Māori culture with a powerful performance led by esteemed indigenous artists and orators. Experience the beauty of traditional waiata (songs), the skill of poi, and the enduring spirit of the Māori people through storytelling and dance.
Discover the origins and meaning of the world-famous haka, a commanding ritual that showcases strength, unity, and identity.
Your ticket also includes general admission to Auckland Museum, where you can explore world-class exhibits on natural history, New Zealand heritage, and treasured taonga (cultural treasures).
This authentic cultural experience is perfect for travelers seeking a genuine introduction to Māori traditions and history.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
General Admission entry to Auckland Museum
Māori Cultural Performance ticket
Special exhibition entry for ticketed exhibitions
Guided tours
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Auckland Museum
In this immersive experience, be introduced to Māori culture by a group of esteemed indigenous artists and orators. Our Māori Cultural Experience will take you on a journey. You will hear beautiful songs, see incredible poi skills in action and learn about the endurance of Māori people throughout history. Discover the origins, traditional uses, and differences of the well-known and powerful ritual – the haka. This unique, enriching experience is not to be missed if you’re seeking a genuine insight into Māori culture. General Admission Tickets to the Museum are included with this booking.
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Māori Cultural Experience and General Admission
Reviews
74 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Museum excellent, and the...
Alan C,
Feb 11, 2025
- Viator
4.00Museum excellent, and the show was nicely done; however there were only 4 Maori performers (not the 8 advertised).
Great storytelling &...
Scott W,
Feb 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great storytelling & museum especially local interest and broader international war interests. Highly recommend!
Very informative
Jeannette K,
Feb 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very informative presentation. Learned so much about the meaning of the music, actions and implements used.
Glad we did cultural experience
Linda S,
Jan 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Was an authentic experience. We learned a tremendous amount about the Māori people. They made us feel connected to their culture.
Well worth a visit.
Jennifer D,
Jan 24, 2025
- Viator
4.00The museum is excellent and well worth a visit. The Māori cultural experience was interesting and the costuming lovely. It was about 30 minutes. I would have liked more explanation about the culture and its history. This experience focused on welcome and inclusion.
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