voyager nz maritime museum

Relax and an enjoy an organic coffee and tasty treats at our on-site café.

Haere mai and welcome

to Hui Te Ananui A Tangaroa New Zealand Maritime Museum

Visit our Museum shop

For nautical, sustainable and gift-worthy products

Before you visit

Opening hours.

The Museum is open every day (except Christmas Day) from 10am - 5pm. Final public admissions are at 4pm each day.

Admission for Aucklanders

Entry to the Museum is free for Auckland Region residents with valid proof of address.

Admission for visitors to Auckland

Adults $24

Seniors/Students $19 

Children $12

Family Pass $58

Ticket types and conditions

• Seniors / Students must have proof of their status e.g. valid Gold card, student ID etc
• Children: 5-14 years old (4 years and under are free)
• A Family Pass consists of 2 adults & 2 children, or 1 adult & 3 children
• All minors must be accompanied by a supervising adult at all times

Accessibility

We are committed to making the Maritime Museum accessible to everyone. Most of the Museum’s facilities can be accessed by all customers. Most exhibits have ramp access and wheelchairs can be booked onsite – support animals are also welcome.

Sailings on TED ASHBY are wheelchair accessible and will require guests to board and sail using our specialist wheelchair provided. Electric wheelchairs are not permitted.

If you have any questions about accessibility , please don’t hesitate to contact us .

How to get to the Museum

Bus, train, walk or ferry, the New Zealand Maritime Museum is located on Hobson's Wharf at the heart of Auckland's Viaduct Harbour and down town area.

Getting here

At the Museum

Free wifi is available for Museum visitors.

Network: NZ Maritime Public  No password is required. Please accept the terms and conditions provided. 

Bag storage

Backpacks and large bags are not allowed inside the galleries. A complimentary bag check is available at our ticket desk.  Personal belongings can be checked and stored securely in lockers behind the gift shop.  Although this area is closely monitored by our staff with no public access, personal belongings are left at your own risk. 

Proof of address

Please bring one of the following forms of proof of address for Auckland Region resident prices

• Library card
• Drivers license 
• Utility bill 

Eat and drink

Food and drink is not permitted in our galleries, however you are welcome to bring a picnic to be consumed aboard a hertiage sailing trip or on the concourse.

Better yet, grab an organic coffee and tasty treat from Koel cafe, conveniently located in our entrance foyer. Koel is open 8am - 4pm Mon - Fri and 9am - 4pm on weekends .

Photography and video

You are welcome to take photos and videos inside the Museum for personal use only. 

Please contact us in advance for public-use filming or photography. 

Guided Tours

Join our friendly guides as they bring to life the stories of Aotearoa New Zealand's voyaging history. Group tours depart regularly from the ticket desk or can be booked in advance.

The friendliness and knowledgeability of the volunteers who make up the crew made it the most amazing and memorable experience. Star Star Star Star Star Trip Advisor, @RR2012

I loved the trip, I got off the boat many hours ago and have not yet stopped smiling! Star Star Star Star Star Trip Advisor, @Anne16004

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Voyager Maritime Museum

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Voyager Maritime Museum is a place of stories, ambition, courage and exploration. A place of amazing journeys. Discover how our nation’s relationship with the sea has shaped the New Zealand identity; from stories of the Polynesian people’s epic migration to Aotearoa, early European exploration then settlement, to modern-day yachting success.

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Voyager - New Zealand Maritime Museum

Voyager Maritime Museum is a place of stories, ambition, courage and exploration. A place of amazing journeys. Discover how our nation’s relationship with the sea has shaped the New Zealand identity; from stories of the Polynesian people’s epic migration to Aotearoa, early European exploration then settlement, to modern-day yachting success. Engage with our exhibitions and explore New Zealand's rich and diverse maritime history or experience Auckland's stunning Waitemata Harbour aboard a heritage sailing vessel.

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Formerly known as simply the National Maritime Museum, the giant, white form of KZ1 marks the entrance to this superlative museum of the sea. Voyagers covers Polynesian migrations and the arrival of European settlers, plus it takes an intriguing look at the place of boats in modern New Zealand culture. The stunning “Blue Water, Black Magic—A Tribute to Sir Peter Blake” exhibit highlights the work of ocean racer and environmentalist Sir Peter before he was gunned down in the Amazon in 2002. And if you're feeling like too much of a landlubber spending the afternoon inside and dry, know the visitors can cruise aboard the Ted Ashby, a traditional ketch-rigged deck scow (it makes two journeys daily).

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Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum Ticket Price, Hours, Address and Reviews

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Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum

• Address: Corner Quay and Hobson Streets, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand Map
• Timings: 10:00 am - 05:00 pm Details
• Phone: +64-93730800
• Time Required: 01:30 Hrs
• Tags: Museums

The Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum has the largest marine collection in New Zealand. Spread over 7 galleries, visitors find out everything about New Zealand’s maritime, right from how the first Polynesian people made the migration to Aotearoa to the early European exploration and settlement of New Zealand to New Zealand’s modern-day yachting success. One can also experience Waitemata Harbour by sailing onboard a heritage vessel.

Entrance Ticket Details For Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum

Museum Entry & Heritage Sailing:

• Adults: $25.00
• Seniors/Students: $20.00
• Children: $12.00
• Family Pass: $50.00

Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum Hours

• Last entry at 4:00 pm.

How to Reach Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum

• Britomart Railway Station
• 1 Lower Albert Street Bus Stop
• Ferry Terminal Pier 4
• The Crew Club
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• Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum Address: Corner Quay and Hobson Streets, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand
• Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum Contact Number: +64-93730800
• Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum Timing: 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
• Time required to visit Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum: 01:30 Hrs
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