Auckland Museum Tickets: The 6 Best Entries

1.Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 293 reviews · 1 day · from $16Our pick

Spend a day at Auckland Museum, a three-floor heritage building covering Māori and Pacific cultures, Polynesian voyages, Auckland communities, natural history and war. General admission includes entry only. Guided tours and cultural performances are separate, and the Māori Court and Pacific Galleries are temporarily closed.

“It is quite interesting and value for money, however it is very crowded and full of school visits all day long, making it difficult to navigate through the museum. Really nice section for the insects and animals”

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2.Skip the Line: Auckland Museum General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 183 reviews · from $16

Spend about three to four hours exploring three floors of Auckland Museum, from Māori treasures and Pacific heritage to natural history and New Zealand’s military past. This ticket covers general admission, not special exhibitions or guided tours. A Māori cultural performance and paid tours may also be available at set times.

“Actually, there is no need to by skip the line. I waited in general line for a few minutes to redeem my voucher. The museum is worth visiting though. Paid Guided tour is offered at 1pm and a cultural performance at 1:45pm. Unfortunately, the times overlap and you can't do both in one day”

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3.Māori Cultural Experience & Auckland Museum General Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 92 reviews · from $38

At Auckland War Memorial Museum, Māori artists and orators introduce you to waiata, poi, storytelling and the meaning of the haka. Your ticket includes general museum admission, with time to explore at your own pace. The performance is a short introduction, not a full-day guided tour, and some museum galleries are temporarily closed.

“It’s nearly impossible to learn about a culture in 30 minutes. But you do get a wonderful respectful intro. If you aren’t able to be respectful of both the persons preforming and the culture than this is not for you.”

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4.Maritime Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 29 reviews · 1 day · from $14Best value

Visit the New Zealand Maritime Museum at Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour for a self-paced look at the sea’s influence on migration, trade, innovation and leisure. Exhibitions include Pacific migrations and America’s Cup yacht design, with artifacts and hands-on displays. Admission is $14 per person; allow 1 to 3 hours.

“Great museum and beautifully designed. We were lucky to be there while the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix was underway ~ so it was exciting and great location to watch the race.”

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5.Private Night Tour of Auckland, Sky Tower Bar, Bridge & Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $399Top rated

Take a 2.5-hour private night tour of Auckland with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide and driver. Visit Devonport, the Harbour Bridge, Westhaven Marina, SkyBar and the Auckland Museum grounds. A cocktail is included at SkyBar; the museum itself is closed in the evening. Pickup is offered.

“Great personalised experience, Carlos remained flexible and we went and viewed some boats , as we discovered interests in chatting!”

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6.Auckland Museum and Highlight Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $111

Spend about four hours seeing Auckland’s harbour, Maungawhau / Mount Eden, Auckland Museum, and the Domain Wintergardens. The group is capped at eight, and museum entry, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a guide-driver are included. Sam is a named guide, known for explaining local history and views and taking photos for the group.

“I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Sam was an excellent tour guide. He's very knowledgeable, personable, and friendly. He ensured I had a good experience and took pictures and videos along the way, which he sent me. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to appreciate some of the true beauty and history of Auckland!”

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