Events
Stories from young Antarctic explorers
Sat 30 Nov, 2pm - 3:30pm | Free, bookings are required
Join the young explorers and artists of our latest exhibition, Into Ocean & Ice, as they share how their transformative expedition to South Georgia continues to shape their lives.
Micronauts: Microphotography with Peregrin Hyde
Sat 30 Nov and Sun 1st Dec, 10:30am - 12pm | $25pp
Explore a hidden micro world through microphotography, where tamariki will design their own scientific slide and capture a polaroid of their masterpiece.
Into Ocean & Ice: An evening with the artists
Fri 29 Nov, 6pm - 8:30pm | Free, bookings are essential
Join us for a special late-night opening of Into Ocean & Ice, and meet the talented artists behind the exhibition: Tegan Allpress, Peregrin Hyde, Rose Lasham, Charlie Thomas, and Paola Folicaldi Suh.
Christmas Sailing with Mrs Claus
Sat 14 & Sun 15 December,11:30am and 1:30pm | From $20 pp
All aboard for a jolly holiday adventure! Join Mrs Claus for a Christmas sailing aboard Ted Ashby.
Make Days
Select Sundays, 10am - 2pm | Free with entry
Drop into the Maritime Museum on selected dates and take home a free, whānau-friendly craft.
Historic Auckland Waterfront Walking Tour
Last Thursday of every month, 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
First Saturday of every month, 10:30am & 11:30am | Free with museum entry
Ahoy, young explorers! Join us for free sessions where we dive into the magical stories of the sea. Your tamariki will meet a fabulous adventurer who will share exciting tales of the high seas.
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.