Auckland, New Zealand
Corner of Quay and Hobson Street
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+64 93730800
Good for kidsRestaurantToilets
Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible liftWheelchair-accessible toiletDoes not have assistive hearing loop
Great little place, which seems huge when you go around though. Free for NZ residents but worth it even if they start charging. Good history of sailing and boating in NZ, great for kids and adults interested in boats, yachts, ships of all sizes. Interactive games are cool where you get to navigate.
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Experience history first hand at the ️ Museum Gallery along with the Ted Ashby Sail all the way under the Auckland Harbour Bridge ... Learn about the importance of maritime travel and it's historic importance during early European settlement... See the different boats used in the past few centuries including restored models of actual boats and also the legendary Team NZ Sail boat that won the 1995 America's Cup
If you are a boat person, sailor, yacht racing fan, or local history buff you must visit this museum when visit Auckland. It shows many boats and nautical technologies used by generations of island settlers, New Zealand explorers and immigrants, and the development and perfection of sailing techniques and equipment. I especially enjoyed the reconstructed early boats that were used by interisland settlers, and by the Maori after their arrival, as well as the displays of the America’s Cup boats and the history and memorabilia associated with those races. It took about an hour and a half to see everything, and watch some of their short documentary films. The museum is free for “locals”, and 26 (NZ) each for adult tourists. There is a cafe and gift shop at the entrance. Also, you can book boat rides on a traditional Waka canoe sailing craft, the Nautilus boat, or several other historic sailing ships with your friends and family. A great way to see the harbor and learn about local culture.
Totally worth a visit. The museum is in a great part of Auckland if you want to look around some amazing yachts and launches. This museum is constantly adding to their collection. Lots of history represented going way back to the Maori navigators who found Aotearoa.
Coffee is good, but not spectacular. Same with the cheese scones. A little dry and hard on the outside, somewhat small, and it's possible that they used a microwave for heating. Not terrible by any means, but I'd be somewhat disappointed if I had made this. Butter is presented lolly-style. Taps for both cold and soda water are available and highly appreciated.
Great place to take the kids (old or young). Lots of things to look and read about. Interactive videos. Remember to take proof of auckland residence address
We enjoyed our day here. Loved to Ted sailing experience All the staff are lovely Highly recommend
Free if you're an auckland resident, just show proof of address. Not a big site, some cool models, well crafted and great location. Good to take the kids around and show some history too
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