Exhibitions in Auckland for Kids
Discover what child friendly exhibitions are on now and coming soon to the museums and galleries in Auckland, New Zealand to enjoy visiting together with your family. Plus read about Auckland for Kid’s visits to selected exhibitions before you go to help you plan ahead.
Exhibitions on now and coming soon
Family friendly exhibition news
DIVA at Auckland Museum – Fashion, Music and Star Power
We loved the music and personal soundtrack at Auckland Museum’s DIVA exhibition. With 280+ objects, bold fashion and a FREE creative kids’ zone, it’s a fun and inspiring day out for families. On now until 19 October.
Wharenui Harikoa – Step onto the Stage at The Civic for this Joyful Art Experience
Step onto the stage at The Civic to explore Wharenui Harikoa – a vibrant crocheted wharenui by artist Lissy Cole. FREE to visit until 4 August, this joyful large-scale installation blends bright colour, tradition and creativity in a family-friendly experience. Walk-ups welcome, but bookings recommended.
Sneak Peak: What New Exhibitions are Coming to Auckland Museum
Find out what exciting new exhibitions are coming to Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum in 2024 and 2025.
Breakthough science reveals the Secrets of Stonehedge at Auckland Museum
The brand-new international exhibition Secrets of Stonehenge comes exclusively to Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum in December 2021. Featuring more than 300 ancient artefacts from more than 4,000 years ago including stone tools, antler picks, pottery, gold and bronze objects, these artefacts and the latest scientific evidence reveal the secrets behind one of the world’s most inspiring and sacred sites.
New Auckland Museum exhibition LOVE & LOSS explores emotional connections through personal letters and messages
The new exhibition Love & Loss, from Auckland Museum’s rich Documentary Heritage collection, explores expressions of love, loss, hope and longing from the 1800’s through the world wars up to present day.
Stories of Auckland Tāmaki Herenga Waka is open at Auckland Museum
Tāmaki Herenga Waka: Stories of Auckland will open to the public at Auckland Museum on Thursday 11 March 2021 to share the diverse stories of the people and place that is Tāmaki Makaurau.