The best museums in Auckland in March 2023

These are the top 20 best museums in Auckland, New Zealand, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2023. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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These are the best museums in Auckland:

  1. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's1

    SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's

    Auckland
    Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium (formerly Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World) is a public aquarium in Auckland , New Zealand, that was opened in 1985. Located at 23 Tamaki Drive, it was the brainchild of New Zealand marine archaeologist and diver Kelly Tarlton (1937–1985). Built in disused sewage s
  2. Auckland Art Gallery Toi O Tāmaki2

    Auckland Art Gallery Toi O Tāmaki

    Auckland
    Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is the principal public gallery in Auckland , New Zealand. It has the most extensive collection of national and international art in New Zealand and frequently hosts travelling international exhibitions. Set below the hilltop Albert Park in the central-city area of
  3. Auckland Zoo3

    Auckland Zoo

    Auckland
    Auckland Zoo is a 16.35-hectare (40-acre) zoological garden in Auckland , New Zealand , situated next to Western Springs park not far from Auckland 's central business district . It is run by the Auckland Council with the Zoological Society of Auckland as a supporting organisation. Auckland Zoo open
  4. Auckland War Memorial Museum4

    Auckland War Memorial Museum

    Auckland
    The Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira (or simply the Auckland Museum ) is one of New Zealand 's most important museums and war memorials . Its collections concentrate on New Zealand history (and especially the history of the Auckland Region ), natural history , and military history . T
  5. Aotea Centre5

    Aotea Centre

    Auckland
    The Aotea Centre is a performing arts and events centre in Auckland , New Zealand . Located at the western edge of Aotea Square , off Queen Street , the centre provides a cultural, entertainment and conventions venue space in the heart of the city, and is managed by Auckland Unlimited (which also op
  6. Michael Joseph Savage Memorial6

    Michael Joseph Savage Memorial

    Auckland
    Takaparawhau / Bastion Point is a coastal piece of land in Ōrākei , Auckland , New Zealand, overlooking the Waitematā Harbour . The area is significant in New Zealand history as the site of protests in the late 1970s by Māori against forced land alienation by Pākehā (European settlers). Takaparawhau
  7. Warkworth and District Museum7

    Warkworth and District Museum

    Auckland
  8. Museum of Transport and Technology8

    Museum of Transport and Technology

    Auckland
  9. Ewelme Cottage9

    Ewelme Cottage

    Auckland
    Kinder House and Ewelme Cottage are two historic houses on Ayr Street, in the suburb of Parnell , Auckland , New Zealand. Because of claimed hauntings, the homes were visited by a team of paranormal investigators in 2005 and featured on Ghost Hunt , a New Zealand television show.
  10. Kinder House10

    Kinder House

    Auckland
    Kinder House and Ewelme Cottage are two historic houses on Ayr Street, in the suburb of Parnell , Auckland , New Zealand. Because of claimed hauntings, the homes were visited by a team of paranormal investigators in 2005 and featured on Ghost Hunt , a New Zealand television show.
  11. Highwic11

    Highwic

    Auckland
    A beautiful Gothic house with a fascinating historical background, surrounded by nice gardens. See the period furniture and costumed staff.
  12. 12

    Alberton

    Auckland
    A lovely and romantic colonial mansion from 1863, which used to host balls and garden parties. Come to see the original furniture.
  13. Crystal Mountain13

    Crystal Mountain

    Auckland
    A gem museum and a theme park with child friendly attractions and pet animals. Closed on Mondays.
  14. Artspace Aotearoa14

    Artspace Aotearoa

    Auckland
    A leading contemporary art gallery promoting a cultural dialogue and supporting local artists.
  15. Torpedo Bay Navy Museum15

    Torpedo Bay Navy Museum

    Auckland
  16. 16

    Devonport Museum

    Auckland
    Museum dedicated to the preservation of history of Devenport with exhibits on brickmaking, military, schools, or early settlements.
  17. 17

    John Leech Gallery

    Auckland
    With its 150 year-old tradition the oldest dealer gallery in the country supports contemporary artists from both New Zealand and Australia.
  18. Mansion House18

    Mansion House

    Auckland
  19. 19

    Orexart

    Auckland
    An art gallery with a reputation for discovering new talents and exhibiting their artworks, be it paintings or photography.
  20. Auckland Botanic Gardens20

    Auckland Botanic Gardens

    Auckland

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