Māori Cultural Experience & Auckland Museum General Admission
Description
Māori Cultural Experience: Living Taonga Taonga is the Māori word meaning treasure, or something prized. Māori culture is a living taonga of Aotearoa New Zealand. At Auckland Museum, immerse yourself in Māori culture with a powerful performance led by esteemed indigenous artists and orators. Experience the beauty of traditional waiata (songs), the skill of poi, and the enduring spirit of the Māori people through storytelling and dance. Discover the origins and meaning of the world-famous haka, a commanding ritual that showcases strength, unity, and identity. Your ticket also includes general admission to Auckland Museum, where you can explore world-class exhibits on natural history, New Zealand heritage, and treasured taonga (cultural treasures). This authentic cultural experience is perfect for travelers seeking a genuine introduction to Māori traditions and history. PLEASE NOTE: Māori Court & Pacific Galleries are temporarily closed due to essential maintenance work.
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In this immersive experience, be introduced to Māori culture by a group of esteemed indigenous artists and orators. Our Māori Cultural Experience will take you on a journey. You will hear beautiful songs, see incredible poi skills in action and learn about the endurance of Māori people throughout history. Discover the origins, traditional uses, and differences of the well-known and powerful ritual – the haka. This unique, enriching experience is not to be missed if you’re seeking a genuine insight into Māori culture. General Admission Tickets to the Museum are included with this booking.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(112)
The Moari culture experience was truly amazing and enjoyable. The voucher included museum entrance and so after the show you can tour the museum until it closes. You would need to find your way there though, however uber picks up and drops off at the museum so it’s very convenient.
I visited 17 years ago and it was so wonderful that I took my family back this time. The last time we did it was in a place that mimicked a Māori meeting place on the ground floor, but this time it was in a theater upstairs because the ground floor was closed. There were two performers, one male and one female. The two men may have Māori blood in them, but by all accounts they are European. It was completely different from the image shown. I'm disappointed. It's not so much a Maori cultural experience as a performance show by someone who is a good Māori dancer. I regretted paying $35. If you came to Japan to see Maiko perform, how would you feel if she were European? The Maori cultural experience this time was only uncomfortable. It's not worth going. Māori cultural experiences should go elsewhere.
The Museum is an absolute joy to visit. It is impressively set out, exploding with interesting and informative experiences. The Māori theatre display was moving, beautiful and inclusive. Don’t miss it!
What an incredible experience! The energy is absolutely real and all consuming. I have a new understanding of how groundied we all are to our ancestry. Thank you!
It was intimate, spiritual, powerful, lovely and unforgettable. Something to be experienced, felt, remembered and treasured rather than documented. Loved it.
This is a perfect introduction to Maori culture. We went on our very first day in Aetaroa, New Zealand. The program is enlightening in how to be respectful of sacred spaces, people and customs. This is not simple entertainment, even though it is entertaining, but an authentic and beautiful cultural experience. Do not miss this opportunity.
Great Experience- not to be missed Best to understand the reports and meaningful lessons - Thank you for taking us through.
Speaks to the deep spirituality of Maori culture and offers a brief glimpse into their cultural traditions.
The Māori Cultural Experience at the Museum was excellent! The mana'o shared provided depth of understanding of Tāmaki Makaurau (which, unfortunately, is called Auckland) and the impact of colonization on the Māori. We felt and shed tears for our kūpuna when they shared a song honoring their tīpuna. This is a must-do when you visit the Museum.
We took a group of US senior school students & regretted that this was their introduction to Māori culture. We had gone to this experience about 10 yrs ago & unfortunately it has completely changed. The tone was quite aggresive & intimidating. Hardly welcoming. I am a NZer, on the te reo journey and been part of many events on marae. Have always felt welcome. Not so here. Would not recommend.
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