Māori Cultural Performance & Auckland Museum Entry
Live Māori performance with poi, waiata and haka, then the museum at your own pace
A Māori Cultural Experience at Auckland Museum pairs a live performance by indigenous artists with general admission to the museum. You'll watch traditional waiata (songs), poi skills, and learn the origins of the haka before exploring the museum's exhibits on natural history and New Zealand heritage on your own time.
Step-by-step itinerary
Māori cultural experience and museum visit
- Attend Māori cultural performance
- Hear traditional waiata songs
- Watch poi skills demonstration
- Learn about the haka ritual
- Explore Auckland Museum exhibits
What’s included
- Māori Cultural Performance ticket led by indigenous artists.
- general admission to Auckland Museum galleries and exhibits.
Times
- Every day 11:00 13:30
Before you book
Operated by Auckland War Memorial Museum
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The experience
The performance is the core of this booking. Indigenous artists and orators lead you through Māori traditions. You'll hear waiata, watch poi in action, and learn what the haka actually is and where it comes from. The performance runs roughly 45 minutes, though your total time at the museum can stretch to three hours if you browse the exhibits afterward.
After the performance ends, general admission to Auckland Museum is yours to use. The natural history galleries, New Zealand heritage collections, and taonga (cultural treasures) are open to explore at whatever pace suits you. Note that the Māori Court and Pacific Galleries are temporarily closed for maintenance, so plan around that if those were on your list.
The museum sits in the Domain, a central Auckland park, and public transport stops nearby. Wheelchair access covers all areas and surfaces. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals are welcome.
Is this one for you?The performance is in English delivered by Māori artists, so you'll follow the storytelling, songs and explanations directly. This works for anyone seeking an authentic introduction to Māori culture without needing a separate guided tour of the museum itself.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 years); Infant (under 5): free.
What exactly happens during the Māori Cultural Performance?
The performance features indigenous artists and orators sharing waiata (traditional songs), poi skills, and the history and meaning of the haka. You'll learn the origins of the haka and how it's used as a ritual that expresses strength, unity and identity.
Can I explore Auckland Museum after the performance?
Yes. General admission is included, so you can spend as long as you like in the natural history galleries, New Zealand heritage exhibits, and the taonga collections after the performance ends.
How long does the whole experience take?
The performance itself is around 45 minutes. Your total time at the museum can reach three hours if you stay to explore the galleries afterward.
Are there any parts of the museum closed right now?
The Māori Court and Pacific Galleries are temporarily closed for essential maintenance, so those sections won't be available during your visit.
Is the museum accessible for wheelchairs and strollers?
Yes. All areas and surfaces at Auckland Museum are wheelchair accessible. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed throughout.
Māori Cultural Performance & Auckland Museum Entry
45m–3h
from NZ$ 67 per person
≈ US$ 38 in your currency
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