Join the Mini Māui Club

Sign up to receive FREE sailings on children's birthdays, quarterly kids activity packs and great discounts from our retail shop.

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Events

Visit our Events page to find out what whānau-friendly activities are coming up at the museum!

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Make Bake Create

From giant chocolate fish to ooey-gooey slime, check out the museum's Make Bake Create page for fun activities you can do at home.

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Daily Cannon Fire

This exciting maritime tradition takes place in our marina at noon every day - watch from the concourse.

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Family sailings 

Our daily sailing trips on the Waitematā Harbour are family-friendly and a great way to experience Auckland from the sea. Join TED ASHBY, NAUTILUS, or our cute little steam tug SS PUKE for a unique family experience. 

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Blue Water Black Magic

Located at the end of the Museum, you'll find several interactive games for children to learn about boat design and sailing in America's Cup.

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Family FAQs

We have 2 fully equipped baby changing facilities located inside our accessible toilets, located at the bottom of both our main stairwells. 

Play Vessels: Located on the concourse, the mini waka and mini brigantine are perfect spaces for under-sixes to test out their imaginary sea legs.

Sustainability Area: Located at the top of the first staircase, this is an open and interactive space for families to learn about plastic waste

Fishing Gallery: Located inside Kiwis and the Coast Gallery, here you'll find an interactive fishing game for children to play while learning about sustainable fishing 

Rocking Cabin: Step inside our 1840s replica ship's cabin and test your sea legs in the New Beginnings Gallery 

 

For pushchairs and prams, there is an elevator located in the entry plaza and a large ramp in the Blue Water Black Magic Gallery at the other end.

Auckland Residents (with proof of address) 

Family Museum Entry...........Free
Family Heritage Sailing........$74

Visitors to Auckland 

Family Museum Entry...........$58
Family Heritage Sailing........$149

Family Pass = 2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children.

Family passes can be purchased from our Ticket Desk.

Auckland Residents (with proof of address)
Family Heritage Sailing........ $74

Visitors to Auckland
Family Heritage Sailing........ $149

Family Pass = 2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children.

Family passes can be purchased from our Ticket Desk.

The museum is so stunning and has a great balance of screens with ACTUAL interactive things the kids can do...

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