Auckland Museum

The building of the Auckland War Memorial Museum is a measure of its importance. Overlooking the city, in the heart of the Auckland Domain park, it imposes its Neoclassical style and remarkable dimensions. In front of the tall columns of its entrance, a cenotaph honors the New Zealand soldiers who fell during World War II. Inside, the ground floor is devoted to the Maori culture. War canoes sit alongside impressive sculptures and fine traditional jewelry. Ascend to the second floor and discover the natural history of New Zealand, while in the third floor showcases collections focused upon the major conflicts of the twentieth century.