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Auckland Museum and Institute (War Memorial Museum) Description
On the highest point in the Domain is the imposing War Memorial Museum. From the steps in front of the museum there are magnificent views over the city center and Waitemata Harbour.

This neoclassical building was erected in 1929 as a memorial to the New Zealand soldiers who fell in the first world war and to house the collections of the Auckland Museum, originally established in 1852. Extensions were added in the 1960s.

The War Memorial Hall commemorates the dead from all the wars in which New Zealand soldiers fought.

The museum itself contains rich collections of material on the natural and cultural history of the south Pacific and the history of the city of Auckland.

The Maori Court, a richly
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Hobbies & Activities category: Historical museum;  Military attraction or museum;  Natural history museum;  Architecture - Neo-Classical
Address
Auckland Museum and Institute
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Private Bag 92 018
Auckland, Auckland
New Zealand
http://www.aucklandmuseum.com
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0011:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult$5.00
Child 16 & underFREE
All values are in local currency (Dollar).
Facilities
Gift shop
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