On 25 April, New Zealanders and Australians alike will commemorate ANZAC Day. There will be multiple ANZAC Day events happening at Auckland Museum for you to attend.
Grab a coffee or breakfast in Parnell afterwards—the following cafes and coffee shops will be open:
- Pandoro Panetteria: Open 5am
- Domain & Ayr: Open 5am
- Biskit: Open 6.30am
- Verve: Open 6.30am
- Osteria: Open 7am
- Young Dandy: Open 7am
- Lala Cafe: Open 7am
- The Greenhouse of Parnell: Open 8am
- Rhu: Open 8am
Dawn Service
6am, Court of Honour
After the Anzac Day Dawn Service, visit our commemorative galleries for your own personal reflections and to discover more about New Zealand’s history and involvement in conflicts around the world.
Rewaken Polycation Choir
Approx. 6.30am following the Dawn Service, Grand Foyer
8.30am, Te Ao Mārama South Atrium
Join this incredible group of young singers from Manurewa High School as they present a short concert of remembrance and reflection, under the musical direction of Lea’aesola Vuna.
Military Service Research
6.45am-5pm, Pou Maumahara Memorial Discovery Centre, Level 2
In Pou Maumahara, you can discover more about a service person using Online Cenotaph and other library resources.
Pinwheel Poppies
6.45am-5pm, Weird and Wonderful, Level 1
Create your own pinwheel red poppy to take home as a reminder of your day.
Peace Tree
6.45am-5pm, WWI Hall of Memories
Write a message for peace and hope for those living in war-torn countries.
WWI and WWII Tours
7.30am, 8.30am, 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Meet outside Pacific Lifeways, Ground Level.
Join our experienced guides and explore the stories of the First and Second World Wars.
Lest We Forget Poetry Competition Finalists
10am, WWII Hall of Memories, Level 2
Join us in support of the finalists of our Lest We Forget Poetry Competition, as they read their winning entries. Finalists were asked to create a response to our annual theme: Resilient Bonds: War’s Human Legacy, in poetry or prose.
'War Miners: The Covert Mission Beneath Arras' Film Screening
12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, Auditorium, Level 2
Exploring our long-term relationship with Arras in France, we are proud to present screenings of this new French production uncovering the story of Aotearoa New Zealand’s role in the building of the Arras tunnels. Running time 50 mins.
Field of Remembrance
Friday 11—Tuesday 29 April
From Friday 11 to Tuesday 29 April, a field of white crosses will be planted before the Museum to honour our fallen New Zealand soldiers from all wars & conflicts from 1845-2012.
