Carousel slide 1 imageto Hui Te Ananui A Tangaroa New Zealand Maritime Museum
The Museum is open every day (except Christmas Day) from 10am - 5pm.
Final public admissions are at 4pm each day.
Entry to the Museum is free for Auckland Region residents with valid proof of address.
Adults $20
Seniors/Students $17
Children $10
Family Pass $40
We are committed to making the Maritime Museum accessible to everyone. Most of the Museum’s facilities can be accessed by all customers. Most exhibits have ramp access and wheelchairs can be booked onsite – support animals are also welcome.
Sailings on TED ASHBY are wheelchair accessible and will require guests to board and sail using our specialist wheelchair provided. Electric wheelchairs are not permitted.
If you have any questions about accessibility, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Bus, train, walk or ferry, the New Zealand Maritime Museum is located on Hobson's Wharf at the heart of Auckland's Viaduct Harbour and down town area.
Free wifi is available for Museum visitors.
Network: NZ Maritime Public
No password is required. Please accept the terms and conditions provided.
Backpacks and large bags are not allowed inside the galleries. A complimentary bag check is available at our ticket desk.
Personal belongings can be checked and stored securely in lockers behind the gift shop.
Although this area is closely monitored by our staff with no public access, personal belongings are left at your own risk.
Please bring one of the following forms of proof of address for Auckland Region resident prices
Food and drink is not permitted in our galleries, however you are welcome to bring a picnic to be consumed onboard a heritage sailing trip or on the concourse.
There is a water fountain at the northern end of the concourse.
A variety of shops and cafes are nearby in the Viaduct and Downtown area.
You are welcome to take photos and videos inside the Museum for personal use only.
Please contact us in advance for public-use filming or photography.
Join our friendly guides as they bring to life the stories of Aotearoa New Zealand's voyaging history. Group tours depart regularly from the ticket desk or can be booked in advance.
Qualmark is New Zealand tourism’s official quality assurance organisation, providing a trusted guide to quality travel experience.
In November 2018 New Zealand Maritime Museum was awarded a Gold Qualmark rating which recognises our exceptional customer experiences and integral sustainable practices.
