What to look for
- Maori and Pacific collections place people and taonga at the heart of the museum.
- Natural-history displays and the national art collection offer different starting points; choose your galleries before arriving.
Before you visit
Admission arrangements differ for New Zealand and international visitors; check the correct ticket and exhibition inclusions.
Admission & booking
General entry is free for New Zealanders and residents; international visitors aged 16+ pay. Some exhibitions have separate charges.
Check current admission (new tab)Getting there
The museum is at 55 Cable Street on Wellington's waterfront. Use its visitor guide for parking and access arrangements, including reserving a wheelchair.
Find on map (new tab)Timing & conditions
An indoor option when the harbour weather turns. Check the current exhibition and event programme; museum entry and separately charged experiences have different inclusions.