So much to see. Highly recommended. Three floors of excellent and interesting historical items. You need to spend at least three hours to see it all.

Great place to showcase NZ’s culture and history. One of the best museums I’ve ever been to. It’s a must-see destination for tourists and locals alike. Just make sure you have comfy shoes on and lots of hours to burn coz it’s a massive place.

We were very impressed with the depth and breadth of the Maori and other native cultures exhibits. The descriptions are clear and concise and the ability to get up close to many of the artifacts is a bonus. The gift shop had a good variety...More

A great place to visit for a free day out (Residents only, and must supply proof or residence in NZ) Keeps the kids interested, but even for my self, I enjoyed almost every aspect of what this place could offer.

It was an amazing tour led by Carel & Katie from the Facilities Team & Karmin from the Education Team, who explained the both history & various important developments that have been made since the Museum was first built. The views from the various roof...More

Love taking the kids to the museum in the holidays, their are a variety of things to explore. I especially like that there are computers in hand that allow you to explore ancestry.com

Set high on a hill overlooking the harbor , this amazing structure houses much history and artifacts of the Maori people and the early settlers of New Zealand. Our Canadian tour guide provided excellent commentary on the many exhibits we visited. The story goes that...More