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Manulele and Whetū Plaza Display
On now - 31 Jan 2026, 10am–5pm | Free with museum entry
Witness a stunning installation honouring the lost birds of Aotearoa, through 55 harakeke manu that reflect loss, remembrance, and the connection between land, sky, and spirit.
NZ-VR: Dive Beneath the Surface
Sat 8 & Sun 9 Nov, 10am - 2.30pm | Free, bookings required
Dive into a world beneath the waves as you step inside a 360˚ virtual reality ocean adventure and come face-to-face with the beauty and challenges of our marine world.
Tales of Tīkapa Moana
Sat 8 & Sun 9 Nov, 10.30am and 11.30am | Free, bookings required
Join us for a special storytelling session celebrating the opening of Ngā Huhua: Abundance. Enjoy Hauraki Broo, a gentle, inspiring tale by Nikki Slade Robinson exploring life in the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana and the challenges our whales face.
From Hawai’i to Aotearoa: He Hui Moana
Wed 19 Nov, 5pm - 8pm | Free, bookings required
Enjoy a special evening in partnership with Te Toki Voyaging Trust, Nā Kālai Wa'a and Kānehūnāmoku Voyaging Academy.
Wisdom from the Waʻa | Hawaiian Cultural Experience
Fri 21 & Sat 22 Nov, 11am - 12pm & 1pm - 2pm | Free, drop-ins welcome
Join Hawaiian elder Kumu Sabra Kauka and navigator Kapena Steve Solystik of the Keiki Waʻa Project for a unique family friendly Hawaiian experience.
Oceania: Journey to the Centre | Film screening with Q&A
Sat 29 Nov, 2pm - 4pm | Free, bookings required
Join us for a special screening of OCEANIA, co-written and produced by Tekinati Ruta, who will be travelling from Kiribati to attend.
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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