Auckland Museum - Latest News [Page 15]
After Six Before Eight opens this Friday
Tuesday, 7 October 2003, 4:33 pm | Auckland Museum
After Six Before Eight, a celebration of New Zealand cocktail dress, opens to the public this Friday. More >>
Happy Diwali!
Friday, 3 October 2003, 1:50 pm | Auckland Museum
Auckland Museum is celebrating the Indian festival of lights in style on Sunday 19 October, with a Living Treasures day of special events and activities entirely devoted to Diwali. More >>
Museum honours historian and broadcaster
Friday, 3 October 2003, 10:14 am | Auckland Museum
On 7 October, Auckland War Memorial Museum will confer honorary status on two individuals for their extraordinary achievement in the service of the Museum. More >>
Leading Australian to head public programmes
Wednesday, 13 August 2003, 3:56 pm | Auckland Museum
Auckland Museum has appointed a leading museum practitioner to the role of Head of Public Programmes. More >>
Children’s Discovery Centre School Holiday Program
Wednesday, 13 August 2003, 12:24 am | Auckland Museum
WETASAURUS WEDNESDAY Wednesday 24th September and Wednesday 1st October, 11am and 2pm. Wetasaurus, Dinomites club president, makes an appearance both Wednesdays of the holidays. Come and say hi and pick up a trail. More >>
Celebrate Peruvian Culture with Auckland Museum
Wednesday, 30 July 2003, 3:51 pm | Auckland Museum
A day of fun educational activities like no other is on offer at Auckland Museum on Sunday 17 August with a unique Living Treasures Day, Peruvian Cultural Celebration. More >>
Auckland Museum Events & Exhibitions
Thursday, 24 July 2003, 9:57 am | Auckland Museum
Event/ Exhibition Dates Description Location /Time EXHIBITIONS Gold & Sacrifice: Treasures of Ancient Peru 18 July – 28 September A tale of human sacrifice, unimaginable treasures, ancient power struggles and the supernatural, comes to life in this exhibition ... More >>
Celebrate Peruvian Culture with Auckland Museum
Monday, 21 July 2003, 2:13 pm | Auckland Museum
A day of fun educational activities like no other is on offer at Auckland Museum on Sunday 17 August with a unique Living Treasures Day, Peruvian Cultural Celebration. More >>
Tale of blood and gold to open at Auckland Museum
Thursday, 17 July 2003, 1:50 pm | Auckland Museum
A supernatural tale of the Incas and their ancestors, opens at Auckland Museum next week. More >>
Shipment of Pre-Columbian gold arrives safely
Friday, 11 July 2003, 2:23 pm | Auckland Museum
An exhibition of Pre-Columbian gold and treasures so priceless it could not leave the country unless signed-off by the Peruvian President, has arrived at Auckland Museum after a week's delay. More >>
Trust Board Renews Museum Director’s Contract
Friday, 4 July 2003, 7:48 am | Auckland Museum
The Chairman of the Auckland Museum Trust Board, Mr Bruce Anderson, announced today that an employment contract had been renewed for a further four-year term with Dr Rodney Wilson, director of Auckland Museum. More >>
Priceless exhibition from Peru delayed
Wednesday, 2 July 2003, 9:23 am | Auckland Museum
A major exhibition due to open at Auckland Museum next week, has been delayed pending final approval for export from Peru. More >>
Bastille Day Celebrations at Auckland Museum!
Monday, 30 June 2003, 2:39 pm | Auckland Museum
Bastille Day is a National Holiday in France celebrating the storming of the Bastille, a French prison, on July 14 in 1789. This was the start of the French Revolution and became a symbol of historical dimension; proof that power resided with the people ... More >>
Celebrate the Maori New Year at Auckland Museum
Friday, 6 June 2003, 4:04 pm | Auckland Museum
Each year around June, the stars of Matariki and Puanga signal the end of one year in Aotearoa and the start of the next. Traditionally Maori have recognised the rise of Matariki as a time to celebrate and prepare for our indigenous New Year. More >>
School Holiday Programme 5 July – 20 July 2003
Tuesday, 27 May 2003, 9:57 am | Auckland Museum
Wednesday 16 July Kids’ Quiz Quest Teams of two aged between eight and 12 can register to be part of this general knowledge knockout tournament. Be the first to cross the Discovery Centres’ special ‘Bee Board’ by correctly answering the questions, and ... More >>
Auckland Museum Events & Exhibitions
Monday, 26 May 2003, 4:36 pm | Auckland Museum
An exhibition exploring the power and ritual of ancient Pre-Columbian cultures. Ritual battle, human sacrifice, the supernatural and the afterlife are just some of the themes examined in Gold & Sacrifice, which comes to Auckland Museum from the ... More >>
The Art of Islam Returns
Thursday, 8 May 2003, 10:04 am | Auckland Museum
Following the huge success of last month's Living Treasure's Day, Auckland Museum will host a second Islamic Art Day on Sunday 18th May. More >>
Auckland Museum Events & Exhibitions
Thursday, 8 May 2003, 9:38 am | Auckland Museum
Examples of innovative NZ furniture designs are on display in an exhibition showcasing the winners of the Metaform 03 competition. Designers were given the opportunity to be the first to work with an innovative new wood product, Green Seal, a hardwood ... More >>
The Art of Islam Returns
Thursday, 8 May 2003, 9:31 am | Auckland Museum
Following the huge success of last month’s Living Treasure’s Day, Auckland Museum will host a second Islamic Art Day on Sunday 18th May. More >>
‘The Art of Islam’ - Lecture Series
Wednesday, 23 April 2003, 12:32 am | Auckland Museum
In conjunction with The Art of Islam exhibition, Auckland Museum is hosting a very special evening lecture series. More >>