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Discover Myths & Legends of the Sea at Voyager NZ Museum
Wednesday, 18 September 2013, 11:50 am | Voyager NZ Maritime Museum
For the October School Holiday Programme – Monday 30 September – Friday 11 October - Voyager NZ Maritime Museum is to present ‘Mythical Creatures, Discover the Myths and Legends of the Sea’. Venture into the depths of the deep blue sea and be transported ... More >>
Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum celebrates turning 20
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 1:42 pm | Voyager NZ Maritime Museum
This August, Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum celebrates its 20th birthday. Come rain or shine, seven days a week, the museum on Auckland’s glorious Waitemata Harbour has flung open its doors to visitors from near and far. More >>
Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum announces new Director
Thursday, 18 July 2013, 12:19 pm | Voyager NZ Maritime Museum
Today, Alastair Aitken, Chairman of Voyager New Zealand National Maritime Museum Trust Board announced the appointment of Linda Wigley as the new Museum Director. Ms Wigley is currently Director of Toitū Otago Settlers Museum. She will start at ... More >>
Two Auckland Maritime Icons Share an Anniversary
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 3:19 pm | Voyager NZ Maritime Museum
Two Auckland maritime icons share an anniversary, namely Bean Rock Lighthouse and The Ferry Terminal Building. It was on July 24 1871 that the Bean Rock lamp was officially lit and it was on July 24 1912 that The Ferry Terminal Building was officially opened. More >>
‘Pirate Academy’ – Pirates are Sailors too!
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 2:44 pm | Voyager NZ Maritime Museum
Children who attend ‘Pirate Academy’ will learn the skills of a sailor, because Pirates are Sailors too. The programme will run from Monday 15 July – Sunday 28 July, 9.30am to 3.30pm daily and is designed for children aged 5 -12 years. More >>
Maori Language Week - Te Reo at Voyager Maritime Museum
Friday, 21 June 2013, 2:53 pm | Voyager NZ Maritime Museum
Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum is to celebrate Wiki O Te Reo Maori Language Week (Monday 1 - Sunday 7 July, 9.00am-5.00pm) with a difference this year. Voyager’s theme for the week has been conceptualized by Haare Williams, Voyager’s new Pae ... More >>
Kupe Sites – The Landmark Series
Monday, 1 April 2013, 11:51 am | Voyager NZ Maritime Museum
Voyager New Zealand’s current major exhibition in the Edmiston Gallery is Kupe Sites. Kupe is regarded by many IWI as the ancestor who discovered this country. Kupe Sites is a touring photographic exhibition from the Museum of New Zealand, Te ... More >>
A Date with White Night at Voyager NZ Maritime Museum
Wednesday, 6 March 2013, 1:55 pm | Voyager NZ Maritime Museum
Aucklands Arts Festival’s spectacular White Night is back. For one spellbinding night Auckland’s art galleries and museums will open their doors and seduce you with a rich spread of arts activities till well after dark. More >>
Voyager Maritime Museum: 150th Anniversary of HMS Orpheus
Tuesday, 29 January 2013, 2:34 pm | Voyager NZ Maritime Museum
It was on February 7 1863 that HMS Orpheus was wrecked on the Manukau Bar, on the west coast of Auckland. Of the 259 men assumed to be aboard, 189 men lost their lives. Only a quarter of the crew were from seafaring backgrounds. The rest were from a ... More >>
150th Anniversary of the Wreck of HMS Orpheus
Friday, 25 January 2013, 2:36 pm | Voyager NZ Maritime Museum
It was on February 7 1863 that HMS Orpheus was wrecked on the Manukau Bar, on the west coast of Auckland. Of the 259 men assumed to be aboard, 189 men lost their lives. Only a quarter of the crew were from seafaring backgrounds. The rest were from a ... More >>
Celebrate Auckland’s Anniversary Weekend at Voyager
Thursday, 24 January 2013, 1:37 pm | Voyager NZ Maritime Museum
Voyager NZ Maritime Museum has pulled out all stops to celebrate Auckland’s Anniversary Weekend. From Saturday 26 January – Monday 28 January Voyager is offering a myriad of activities both on and off the water specifically aimed at giving families of ... More >>