
Learn about maritime history and view heritage sailing collections
Visit the New Zealand Maritime Museum, located in Auckland’s Viaduct Basin on the Waitematā Harbour. Learn about the influences of the sea on Aotearoa's immigration, trade, and sailing innovations. Find galleries showcasing the story of the first Polynesian explorers, through to challenges faced by European settlers. The museum includes heritage collections that illustrate the history from the Great Pacific Migration to New Zealand’s involvement in events like the America’s Cup.