Māori Cultural Experience & Auckland Museum Admission
Grafton, Auckland, Auckland
In this immersive experience, be introduced to Māori culture by a group of esteemed indigenous artists and orators. Includes all-day entry ticket to Auckland Museum.
Auckland Museum Māori Cultural Experience
This Auckland Museum ticket includes entry and a Māori Cultural Experience, suitable for travelers interested in Māori traditions and history.
Highlights
- Visit Auckland Museum with an entry ticket that includes the Māori Cultural Experience
- Experience the spirit of the Māori people through storytelling, dance, and traditional waiata (songs)
- Learn the origins and meaning of the world-famous haka
Description
Māori Cultural Experience: Living Taonga offers an immersive introduction to Māori culture, which is considered a living treasure (taonga) of New Zealand. At Auckland Museum, indigenous artists and orators present a powerful performance featuring traditional waiata, poi skills, and storytelling.
The experience highlights the haka, a commanding ritual symbolizing strength, unity, and identity. Your ticket also grants general access to Auckland Museum's exhibits, covering natural history, New Zealand heritage, and cultural treasures (taonga).
This experience suits travelers seeking an authentic understanding of Māori culture and history. Please note the Māori Court and Pacific Galleries are temporarily closed for maintenance.
Includes
- Museum entry ticket
- Māori Cultural Experience: Living Taonga performance
Excludes
- Food and drinks
Important Information
- Open weekdays from 10:00 to 17:00 (closed Christmas Day)
- Open weekends, public holidays, and school holidays from 09:00 to 17:00 (closed Christmas Day)
- Open late every Tuesday until 20:30
- Cultural Experience is not available on Anzac Day (25 April)
- Bookings are essential and subject to availability
- Wheelchairs are available on site, subject to availability and cannot be pre-booked
- Museum is a 30-minute walk or 5-minute drive from Auckland city center, accessible by public transport
- Two levels of secure on-site parking and free parking in Auckland Domain for up to 3 hours
- Māori Court and Pacific Galleries are temporarily closed due to maintenance
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance and consider visiting outside peak hours. Bring comfortable walking shoes and plan your visit around the performance schedule.
