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The steps of this museum offer splendid views over the Cenotaph forecourt to the Domain, the city and Waitemata Harbour beyond. The museum houses New Zealand's largest collection of Maori and Pacific Island taonga (treasures); fantastic interactive discovery centers for children young and old; and the Scars on the Heart exhibition of New Zealand war history. A 20-minute Maori cultural performance featuring songs, poi dances, stick games, a weaponry display and haka takes place. There is an excellent gift and book shop and a café within the building. Around April 25th, the museum holds an ANZAC Day Memorial Service.
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Associated Events
Maori Cultural PerformanceJan 1st, 2009 to Dec 9th, 2009
11:00AM
Daily Maori cultural performances at 11a, noon 1:30p. Additional performance January to April at 2:30.
Scars on the Heart - The Human Cost of War
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
This exhibition focuses on the New Zealand civil wars, Anglo-Boer War of the 19th Century, both World Wars, Asian conflicts and the country's involvement in various UN peacekeeping missions. Significant displays include the World War I Sanctuary and World War II Hall of Memories. The exhibition features several personal items from those who lived through these wars including letters to and from home, photographs, diaries and clothing.
Wildchild
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The changing face of childhood in New Zealand is illustrated in this exhibit. In order to illustrate the contrast between the two so-called safe zones of "The Home" and "The Schoolhouse," this interactive display focuses on the power of "The Wild Space in Between" and how this has affected children in the past 150 years.
World War I Picture Gallery
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The trenches and barracks become a flurry of activity and soldiers get ready for assault at their gun positions. Witness the thrill and triumph of victory at this pictorial depiction of World War I. Battles of Gallipoli become alive before the viewer and the Western Front again becomes ablaze with bullets. See all this and more at the World War I Picture Gallery in the Auckland War Memorial Museum. Check website for timings.
World War I Sanctuary
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
New Zealand expresses its grief and salutes its fallen soldiers of World War I. The large golden ceiling of the first floor which is named World War I Sanctuary displays the Coat of Arms of these brave hearts and the various badges, medals and photos tell stories of New Zealand's heroes, here at the War Memorial Museum. Check website for schedules.
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I wish this place could get better...
I am an aucklander and have been forced to come to this place how many times for school trips. The f...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 06 2007
i like it ...
i was pretty bored when my parents announced that we were going to a museum ... but after i went in,...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 26 2006
Auckland War Mermorial
This place may be called the War Mermorial but it is really a museum and a cool one at that. You MUS...
Reviewed by:Vince from on Jun 23 2006
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