Exhibitions in Auckland

Perpetual Guardian Sculpture on the Gulf runs from 1 to 24 March 2019 on beautiful Waiheke Island, only a 35-minute Fullers360 ferry ride from downtown Auckland.

Celebrate the decade which saw New Zealand change from a colony to a dominion within the British Empire by coming along to MOTAT for Good Old Days this month.

Revved up, fully charged, and challenging the status quo! MOTAT’s latest exhibition, Accelerate: Driving New Zealand, delves into the past, present and future of New Zealand’s relationship with vehicles.

The Hall of Memories hosts two display cases, each showcasing an overarching theme of faith and the soldier.

After being on loan to other institutions for over 2 years, the Te Pahi medal returns to Auckland Museum.

Presented to Ngāpuhi chief Te Pahi by Governor of NSW, Philip Gidley King, this medal was offered as a token of esteem for their friendship and the sharing of knowledge.

This display explores some of the history surrounding the Treaty of Waitangi, and Treaty settlement process here in Auckland.

Treaty of Waitangi exhibit.

The Treaty was signed in 1840 by representatives of the British Crown and more than 500 Māori rangatira (chiefs).

He huihuinga taaonga noo roto mai o te kaahuinga taaonga o Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII. Kaaore anoo ngaa taaonga nei i kitea noa mai i waho o te Kiingitanga, aa, he tuatahi teenei.

He whakaaturanga tuuhono teenei hei whakanui i te 160 o te Kiingitanga 2018.

Explore the evolution of aerospace innovation and technology with an exciting new exhibition touching down at MOTAT this summer.

Marvel at these 24 stunning examples of movable and pop-up books from Sir George Grey Special Collections.

Come and explore the kauri forest that has grown in our education centre.

Learn about New Zealand's tallest native tree, the threat of kauri dieback and even write a letter to Kahu the kauri fairy!