Events
April School Holidays | The Star of the Sea
Weekdays 15 - 26 April, 10:30am, 11:30am and 12:30pm | $5 per child
Get ready for a journey under the sea! Meet Pania the Starfish and her underwater friends in an interactive play about the power of friendship.
Sentinel Exhibition Opening Weekend
Sat 4 - Sun 5 May, 10am - 2pm | Free with museum entry
Come along and celebrate our latest exhibition, Sentinel, through a vibrant lineup of whānau-friendly activities during the opening weekend.
Mother's Day Sailing
Sunday 12 May, 11:30am & 1:30pm | From $25
Head out on the sparkling Waitematā Harbour with Mum for a special one-hour sailing aboard Ted Ashby.
BREEZE Sailings
Next Sailing Sat 27 Apr, 11am | $110 pp
Set sail on your next adventure aboard Breeze, a traditionally-built wooden brigantine.
Make Days
Every Sunday in April, 10am - 2pm | Free with museum entry
Drop into the Maritime Museum on selected dates and take home a free, whānau-friendly craft. This month, design and create a bracelet with your very own secret morse code message. waters.
Coming Soon | Sentinel Exhibition
Opens Friday 3 May | Free with museum entry
Step into an immersive exhibition where art intersects with science, and discover the brilliant seabirds of Aotearoa and the importance of their preservation.
Historic Auckland Waterfront Walking Tour
Thur 30 May, 10am - 11:15am | $20 per person
Don your best walking shoes and delve into the history and archaeology of the Auckland waterfront.
Storytime at the Maritime
Every Friday, 10:30am - 11am | Free with museum entry
Join us in the museum's bach every Friday for fun, free, interactive storytime.
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.