Entry to the Auckland Museum & Māori Cultural Performance
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Embark on a remarkable journey into the history of New Zealand's rich culture with flexible general admission to the Auckland Museum, a Māori cultural performance, and a meet-and-greet. This unique experience gives guests the flexibility to explore the museum and its captivating exhibits at their own pace.
As you step into this vibrant cultural journey, you'll be welcomed by the warmth and artistry of the Māori people led by a distinguished group of indigenous artists and performers. The experience includes mesmerising performances of traditional Māori songs, showcasing the incredible poi skills that are a vital part of Māori performing arts. Each performance narrates stories of resilience, strength, and the enduring spirit of the Māori people throughout their history.
Delve deeper into the Māori tradition as you discover the origins, cultural significance, and diverse forms of the haka. This powerful and well-known ritual embodies the spirit of the Māori. The Māori Cultural Experience remains a highlight, offering a lively and interactive glimpse into the vibrant world of Māori culture. Guests will have a unique opportunity to engage directly with the friendly performers, ask questions, take photographs, and forge connections that celebrate the beauty and diversity of Māori heritage.
Location
What you need to know
- Flexible general admission to the Auckland Museum
- A 30-minute cultural performance experience
- Meet and greet with Māori cultural performers including the opportunity to talk and take photos
- Access to museum tours or formal museum events.
- Available daily from 10am to 5pm
- Māori cultural performances are available daily at 11am and 1.30pm
- Monday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
- Guests can enjoy general admission entry at their own pace
- The Māori Cultural performance is 30 minutes in duration
- This experience is located at The Auckland Domain, at Cenotaph Road, Parnell 1010.
- Undercover museum parking is available from 6.30am to 6.30pm and is free for the first 30 minutes.
- Bookings are essential
- This experience is wheelchair accessible, please contact the experience provider in advance
- No food or drink is allowed inside the galleries
- General admission tickets provide access to all open galleries and any free exhibitions
- Not available on Christmas day
- Available from 6.45am on ANZAC day
- The Māori Court and Pacific Galleries are temporarily closed
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Accessibility
- Wheelchair friendly
- Motorised wheelchair friendly
- Mobility scooter friendly
Recent reviews
Such a great experience with my boyfriend was a lot of fun would definitely do again
Such a great experience with my boyfriend was a lot of fun would definitely do again. So informative and just an overall good day and good to see the history of this museum. Bought the tickets on Experience Oz because I buy everything on here when I go on holiday.
The wife and I loved the Maori Cultural Performance at the Auckland Museum
The wife and I loved the Maori Cultural Performance at the Auckland Museum. All members who performed were well prepared and enjoy the Maori dance and the connection between them and New Zealand. Would recommend to others to add this to their Museum visit. The performers offered to share pictures with us which was a nice gesture.
We loved the show
We loved the show. Got a good insight into the Maori traditions. Very nice performers. Took some pictures afterwards. We'd always come back. Thank you!
