Our Ocean of Islands

Exhibition on now | FREE exhibition

Our Ocean of Islands is a landmark exhibition bringing together the Indigenous knowledge systems and cultural practices of 24 Moana Oceania island nations. Developed with key knowledge holders from each island nation, the exhibition celebrates diverse Indigenous perspectives and explores the interconnections between peoples, lands, seas, and skies.

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Star Canoes, Voyaging Worlds

Mon 2 November, 6pm - 8.30pm | The Maritime Room | $20pp

Join us for a special kōrero celebrating the enduring knowledge, practices and stories of Pacific voyaging featuring Dame Anne Salmond, Hoturoa Barclay-Kerr and Jack Thatcher. 

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Pacific Voices: Trouble in Paradise

Thursday 12 November, 5pm-8pm | Free, bookings required

Join us for a panel conversation exploring climate change through art, storytelling and Pacific perspectives, featuring academic Caroline Vercoe and artists Uga Vaialia and Zech Soakai.

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Can I Live? Film screening and climate discussion

Friday 20 November, 5pm-8.30pm | Free, bookings required

Join us for a screening of Can I Live?, an important and thought provoking film conceived, written and performed by actor and climate advocate Fehinti Balogun. 

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Manahua – A Weavers’ Collective

Sat 14 November, 10.30am-1pm | Free with museum entry

Watch weaving live at the museum. Spend some time with Manahua – A Weavers’ Collective as you sit and watch the weaving take shape.

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Celebrating Our Ocean of Islands communities

Tuvalu Community Day, 21 November, 10am - 4pm | Free with museum entry

As part of Our Ocean of Islands, each participating Moana Oceania nation will host a Community Day, offering the chance to connect with the knowledge holders, artists, performers, and community members who have contributed to the exhibition.

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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. 

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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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