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Ngā Huhua: Abundance
On now - 5 July, 10am–5pm | Free with museum entry
Dive into a deep blue world teeming with life in Ngā Huhua: Abundance, an immersive exhibition celebrating the lifeforce of Te Moana-nui-a-Toi, the outer Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, just beyond Auckland’s shores.
Manahua – A Weavers Collective
Next session 23 May, 10.30am-3pm | Free drop-in event
Watch tradfitional weaving live at the Maritime Museum. Come and spend some time with Manahua – A Weavers’ Collective, sit and watch the weaving take shape, ask questions, or pull up a chair for a kōrero.
Meditation by the Sea | Indian classical music at sunrise
Friday 29 May, 6.30am - 8am | $15pp
Start your morning with a meditative 90-minute sunrise concert, inspired by the traditions of Indian classical music and its connection to water, dawn and healing.
Matariki at the Maritime
Events throughout July | Free, bookings required
This Matariki, join us at the New Zealand Maritime Museum for a season of connection, creativity, and celebration. Inspired by Waitā, the Matariki star connected to the ocean, our events invite whānau to come together through storytelling, waiata, weaving, art making, and hands-on activities for all ages.
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.
He waiata mā Waitā — A song for Waitā
Saturday 4 July, 11am & 1pm | Free, bookings required
Join Hinekoia Tomlinson from Waiata Mai Vocal Coaching for a fun, inclusive waiata session for the whole whānau. Learn simple te reo Māori pronunciation, enjoy action songs, and explore the meaning of Matariki and the ocean star Waitā through music and movement.
The Stars of Matariki | Ngā Whetū o Matariki
4 - 19 July, 10am - 5pm | Free drop-in event
Drop into the museum and watch the story of Matariki unfold through sand art. This recorded work by award-winning artist Marcus Winter (The Sandman) uses sand to create images that shift and change before your eyes. Grounded in Te Ao Māori, it follows the story of Matariki’s stars through themes of remembrance, connection and renewal.
Kaui Whetū Make Days
10 - 12 July, 10am - 2pm | Free drop-in event
Explore the symbolism of the moana in traditional Māori weaving through this whānau-friendly activity and celebrate the magic of Matariki among the museum's maritime heritage.
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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