Events
Te Rā Ringa Raupā: Te Karanga o Te Rā
Sat 5 April - Sun 4 May, 10am - 5pm | Free with museum entry
Pop in and see the display that follows the journey of Te Rā Ringa Raupā, a group of Northland weavers who took on the challenge of recreating the Māori woven sail Te Rā, a call made by Te Rā herself and later reinforced by Te Rangihiroa (Sir Peter Buck) in 1922.

Te Rā Ringa Raupā: Weaving demonstration
Sat 5 April, 10am - 11.30am & 1pm - 2.30pm | Free, drop ins welcome
Join us for a unique opportunity to meet two master weavers, Ruth Port and Mandy Sunlight, both members of the highly skilled weaving collective Te Rā Ringa Raupā.

Te Rā Ringa Raupā: Reviving the art of the woven sail
Fri 4 April, 6pm - 8.30pm | Free, bookings required
Join us for an exclusive evening with two master weavers from Te Rā Ringa Raupā, a Northland group dedicated to reviving traditional Māori weaving practices.

Live Storytelling | Mrs Chippy's Antarctic Adventure
Sat 19 and Sun 20 April, 11am, 12pm and 1pm | Free, bookings required
Join us for a fun, family-friendly storytelling adventure as we bring to life the true tale of Mrs Chippy, the clever and courageous ship’s cat of the Endurance!

April School Holidays | Antarctic Architects
Weekdays 14 - 25 April, 10am - 2pm | $5 pp
Design an Antarctic Hut made of LEGO® then explore the South Pole’s icy landscapes and wildlife with a fun scavenger hunt through our newest exhibition.

Frozen in Time:Tintype Portraits
Fri 11 and Sat 12 April, 10am - 4:35pm | $150 per session
Step back in time to the 19th century and be photographed using traditional techniques with Adrian Cook’s tintype photography.

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.

Last Chance Twilight Sail
Sat 5 April, 5.30pm - 7.30pm | $75 per person
With Daylight Savings coming to an end on 5 April, enjoy one final evening on the Waitematā Harbour aboard heritage vessel Ted Ashby.

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.
