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Hours

  • 9 am – 5 pm
  • Thursdays: 9 am – 8 pm
  • Mondays: closed
  • Holidays: open
  • Exceptions.

Closed
Tuesday, February 7 (installation of Whales Tohorā).

Open
Monday, February 20 (Family Day).
Monday, March 5 (spring break).
Monday, March 12 (spring break).

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What to See and Do

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A sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus).

Whales Tohorā

March 2 – September 3

Interactive and theatrical exhibition about whales: the animals, and relationships between whales and humans, especially the Māori.

Logo of Cool Science Saturdays.

Cool Science Saturday

Saturday, February 11

During Winterlude, discover many intriguing things about winter while having hands-on fun. More info.

An image from Eco-Pirate: The Story of Paul Watson.

Café Scientifique

Friday, February 24

When does ecological activism cease to be helpful? Watch the movie Eco-Pirate: The Story of Paul Watson and discuss this question. More info.

An artwork comprising two capped glass vessels partly filled with white liquid.

Preternatural

Extended to March 4

An exhibition of contemporary art on the themes of nature, wonder and the extraordinary.

A close-up of a frog's face.

Live Animals

at the Museum

Do you like little critters that wriggle and writhe, scurry and slither? Animalium is the place for you!

A boy in a party hat, holding balloons.

Birthday Parties

Celebrate at the Museum

Give your child—aged four to eight—an unforgettable birthday party! Information.

 

What's On – Highlights

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Clearance Sale.
Trivia Game—Whales Tohorā.
Guided History Tour.
Guided Tour of Gallery Highlights.
Awesome Arctic.
  • Awesome Arctic
  • Images of Our Research in the North
  • Exhibition – Temporary exhibition
Preternatural.
  • Preternatural
  • Where Art and Nature Collide
  • Exhibition – Temporary exhibition
Vale Earth Gallery.
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