About Maritime Museum

Gifted the name 'Hui Te Ananui A Tangaroa' which means the 'Home of Tangaroa, an undersea haven; his home beneath the sea', the Maritime Museum truly lives up to its name. Located on Hobson Wharf adjacent to the Viaduct Harbor, it is the largest museum in New Zealand. The museum has a splendid collection of stories, narrations, and depictions of epic journeys and facts that contributed to shaping the history of New Zealand. The place has an enormous display of products related to navigation, and Maori vessels, European voyages, coastal traders, modern commercial shipping, marine arts and crafts, about harbour, ports and sailors. A themed art gallery gives a vivid description of the first Polynesian settlers.

Must See

  • Various galleries and exhibitions displaying New Zealand's seafaring history.
  • Heritage sailing for an hour on the ship Ted Ashby (except Monday) every day or on the heritage vessel Nautilus.
  • Stride on Prime Meridian and Royal Greenwich Park.
  • Tour the Queen's house.
  • January school holiday activity that provides a voyage to the underground sea world, with craft activities and canon show at the concourse.
  • Old Royal Naval College.

How to reach

The Britomart Transport Center is just walking distance from the museum, for bus and train. Ferry service from Auckland to Maritime Museum. It is 1.3 km from the city centre.

Tips

  • Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • The museum is a no smoking zone.
  • Rollerblades, roller skates, scooters, skateboards, and bicycles are not allowed in the museum.
  • Food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed only at the concourse and on sailing vessels.
  • Dogs are not allowed inside the museum.
  • Flat comfortable footwear is preferred, especially for sailing.
  • Personal cameras and video cameras are allowed.
  • Wheelchairs are permitted on the sailing vessel.

Visit Time

Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

30 to 40 minutes

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

2 hours in the museum and 1 hour of heritage sailing

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 13.44°C

 

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