Fun free things to do school holidays, visit the Museum!

Remember the days before GPS and Google Maps?

This summer we’re encouraging families who visit the museum to join the ranks of great historical navigators with our free activity Quest of the Navigators.

Using a special map, you can follow our clues to discover what skills, tools and knowledge was used in the pre-digital age, which will help you explore the Museum’s galleries in a fun and interactive way.

Stay the course and you’ll go into the draw to win a special prize pack from the Museum shop!

Collect your map from the information desks in the Grand Foyer of the Museum. Explore now

More messages from your neighbours

Notice of intention to control targeted weeds

Weather permitting spot spraying will be carried out in the following areas during March 2026.

Albert-Eden,
Puketapapa & Whau
Local Boards,
Auckland Domain,
Manukau Memorial Gardens,
North Shore
Memorial Park,
Waikumete Cemetery.

Herbicide applications will be carried out in reserves, cycleways, street gardens, street kerb and channels and berms/boundary edges. No spraying will be undertaken in agreed no-spray zones, during this period.

Auckland Council operates from a Code of Practice that governs all spray operations. Spraying will be undertaken by Programmed Facility Management.
For more information please phone Auckland Council on 09 301 0101. Find out more

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