Auckland War Memorial Museum and Auckland Domain
This museum is a treasure trove of New Zealand’s history and culture, with a diverse range of exhibits, including interactive displays like an earthquake simulation. There is an excellent, authentic Maori cultural performance everyday by the local Ngati Whatua Iwi or tribe: Auckland Museum
Auckland museum is located in a magnificent inner city park, known as the Auckland Domain. Among many other things, it includes two enormous Art Deco style glass houses in the Wintergarden, one ambient and one tropical and you can also do a short nature walk here: Auckland Domain.
Auckland Art Gallery
Auckland Art Gallery or Toi O Tamaki is a beautiful building, combining the old with the new and is home to New Zealand’s largest art collection, alongside visiting exhibitions. Entry is free, as are some of the daily tours! Auckland Art Gallery
New Zealand Maritime Museum
As well as fabulous exhibits and displays that showcase New Zealand’s pioneering voyages and Americas Cup successes, you can book a sailing on one of their vintage yachts: New Zealand Maritime Museum
MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology)
(Note: This is located in the Western suburbs, some 10km from the Central City)Interactive exhibits showcasing the development of technology and transportation in New Zealand MOTAT
Howick Historical Village
(Note this is located in the Eastern Suburbs, about 30km from the central city)
A living history museum recreating the early European settlement period in the Howick area Howick Historical Village