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October School Holidays | Flight Club
Weekdays, 30 Sept - 11 Oct, 10am - 2.30pm | $5 per person
Grab your explorer hat, follow the trail map, and complete exciting seabird missions where you'll uncover the secrets of their survival and epic journeys across the sea.
Pirate for a Day!
Sun 15 Sept, 11:30am, 1:30pm & 2:30pm | From $20
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!
This event has now sold out. Click here to join the waitlist.
Sentinel Speaker Talks
Thursday 26 September | Wednesday 9 October | Wednesday 23 October | 6pm - 7pm | Free, bookings required
Join us for an inspiring series of intimate speaker talks, exploring the incredible birds of Aotearoa New Zealand, in celebration of our Sentinel exhibition.
Tuia Mātauranga. The ocean that binds us together.
28 & 29 September | 5 & 6 October | 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm | Free, bookings required
Explore the Tuia Mātauranga exhibition and discover the rich stories that have shaped Aotearoa, from our earliest navigators to the future. Join the kōrero sessions that bring life the extraordinary voyaging traditions and cultures of The Pacific Ocean.
Make Days
Select Sundays, 10am - 2pm | Free with entry
Drop into the Maritime Museum on selected dates and take home a free, whānau-friendly craft.
Historic Auckland Waterfront Walking Tour
Last Thursday of every month, 10am - 11:15am | $20 per person
Don your best walking shoes and delve into the history and archaeology of the Auckland waterfront.
The Boy with Wings
Sun 6 Oct, 11am & 2pm | $5 per person
Laughter, tears and thrilling adventure are promised when a young man’s epic journey unites with the miracle of Kuaka/Bar-tailed Godwit migration
Tītī's Big Trip: A Seabird Adventure
Sat 12 & Sun 13 Oct, 10.30am & 11.30am | Free with entry
Embark on a thrilling adventure with legendary ocean voyagers, the tītī, in this charming and interactive storytime session.
All birds, All day!
Labour Weekend, 26, 27, 28 October | Free with entry
To celebrate the last weekend of Sentinel, dive into a weekend filled with bird-themed storytelling, colourful face painting, and creative crafts—it's a feathered fun fest for the whole family!
Sentinel Exhibition
On now - 28 October | Free with museum entry
Step into an immersive exhibition where art intersects with science, and discover the brilliant seabirds of Aotearoa and the importance of their preservation.
Storytime at the Maritime
First Saturday of every month, 10:30am & 11:30am | Free with museum entry
Ahoy, young explorers! Join us for free sessions where we dive into the magical stories of the sea. Your tamariki will meet a fabulous adventurer who will share exciting tales of the high seas.
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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