Walk on the Wild Side: Gallery Encounters

These school holidays, step into a world where museum specimens come to life through story, imagination, and your help!

04-19 Jul

Free Admission
Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum

Words by Auckland War Memorial Museum
Last updated 21 Jul 2026

Meet two larger-than-life wildlife enthusiasts who will be romping through our natural sciences galleries from 10AM - 12PM and 1PM - 3PM daily. Inspired by the spirit of nature documentaries, these "Attenborough-in-training" characters will share fascinating, funny, and sometimes surprising stories about the animals on display.

Along the way, kids will be encouraged to capture their favourite creatures, taking inspiration from the stunning imagery in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition (BYO camera!).

Drop in with your whānau to take a closer look at our wildlife on display, and discover how we can all care for the natural world and the incredible life within it.

Location

Te wāhi

Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum

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Local tip

He tīwhiri mō te rohe

Head to the Auckland War Memorial Museum for Twilight Tuesdays: Museum Late Night and explore the galleries when it is less crowded.

Getting there

Te huarahi ki reira

You can take public transportation, drive and park in the museum's parking lot, or even walk or cycle if you're in the central Auckland area. The museum is located in the beautiful Auckland Domain, and once you arrive, you can enter through the main entrance on the east side of the building.