Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Open every day 10am-6pm
(except Christmas Day)
Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Watch the live-stream replay of the incredible 600-strong pōhiri opening Ko Rongowhakaata: The Story of Light and Shadow.
Explore the land, people, and stories of Rongowhakaata, an iwi whose unique art reflects their innate creativity, rich history, and innovative spirit.
Closed
29 Sep 2017 – 3 Feb 2022
Exhibition Ngā whakaaturanga
Zak Waipara created the animated film Tiwha, Tiwha Te Pō | Dark, Dark is the Night for our latest iwi exhibition, 'Ko Rongowhakaata: The Story of Light and Shadow'.
English explorer James Cook’s visit to Tūranga is marked by suspicion, violence, and misunderstanding. Endeavour crew kill four Tūranga people. Nobody is held to account for the deaths.
