Museum Exhibitions in Auckland

Enjoy a kaleidoscope of colours and patterns in our upcoming butterfly exhibition.

Secret World of Butterflies features thousands of butterflies from the Shannon Collection, on display for the first time.

The Innovators is an exhibition which celebrates not only the achievements but the entire process of innovation, from conceptualisation to creation and explores the learning from setbacks overcome along the way.

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 Vocoder module explores voice changing technology through digital and analogue mediums.

Youngsters can experiment by speaking to each other through a tangle of coloured pipes, using the dial to alter the sound effects and listen to how the technology changes their voice.

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).

As well as being a concert space, Whittaker's Music Museum, Waiheke, is a museum of musical instruments, many of which can be played by visitors.

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