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Mrs Chippy’s Antarctic Adventure
Sat 30 August, 11am & 12pm | Free, bookings are advised
Join us for a fun, family-friendly storytelling adventure as we bring to life the true tale of Mrs Chippy, the clever and courageous ship’s cat of the Endurance!
Pirate For a Day Sailing
Sat 20 Sep, 11.30am & 1.30pm | From $20pp, bookings essential
Ahoy, me hearties. Get ready to unleash your inner swashbuckler and join us for a special pirate-themed sailing in celebration of Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Penguins, sea lions and South Georgia tales
Sun 31 Aug, 11am | Free, bookings required
Join artist Charlie Thomas for a lively, whānau-friendly storytelling session inspired by his time in the icy South Georgia, as seen in our exhibition, Into Ocean & Ice.
Merchant Navy Day
Wednesday 3 September, 11am -12pm | Free event, RSVPs required
We invite you to join us in commemorating those who served and lost their lives in the Merchant Navy.
Sun, Sand and Swimsuits
Sat 20 Sep – Sun 5 Oct, 10am - 5pm | Free with museum entry
Dive into Auckland's water-loving heritage with a fun and engaging scavenger hunt at the New Zealand Maritime Museum.
High Tea at Sea
Sun 5 Oct, 3pm - 4pm | From $50pp, bookings required
Step back to Edwardian times, when the pleasures of the sea were best enjoyed from the polished deck of a classic motor launch. Savour a relaxing journey and a delicious afternoon high tea as you take in the beauty of the Waitematā Harbour aboard heritage vessel Nautilus.
Antarctic Film Festival 2025
Sundays 20 Jul to 31 Aug, 2.30pm - 4.30pm | This series is now fully booked.
This winter, join us for a cosy afternoon escape at the Antarctic Film Festival, screening Sundays from 20 July to 24 August at the New Zealand Maritime Museum. This series is fully booked.
Te Rā Ringa Raupā: Te Karanga o Te Rā
On now, 10am - 5pm | Free with museum entry
Come along and see the pop-up display that follows the journey of Te Rā Ringa Raupā, a group of Northland weavers who took on the challenge of recreating the Māori woven sail Te Rā, a call made by Te Rā herself and later reinforced by Te Rangihiroa (Sir Peter Buck) in 1922.
Make Days
Select Sundays, 10am - 2pm | Free with museum entry
Drop into the Maritime Museum on selected dates and take home a free, whānau-friendly craft.
Free Guided Museum Tours
Thu - Sun, 10:30am | Free with museum entry
Dive deeper with a complimentary tour from one of our friendly volunteer guides.
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