New Zealand Maritime Museum Hui Te Ananui A Tangaroa | |
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General information | |
Type | Museum, maritime history |
Location | Auckland, New Zealand |
Address | Corner Quay Street and Hobson Street |
Inaugurated | 1993 |
Owner | Auckland Unlimited, Auckland Council (indirectly through Auckland Unlimited) |
Website | |
https://www.maritimemuseum.co.nz/ |
The New Zealand Maritime Museum Hui Te Ananui A Tangaroa is a maritime museum in Auckland, New Zealand. It is located on Hobson Wharf, adjacent to the Viaduct Harbour in central Auckland. It houses exhibitions spanning New Zealand's maritime history, from the first Polynesian explorers and settlers to modern day triumphs at the America's Cup. Its Maori name is 'Te Huiteanaui-A-Tangaroa' – holder of the treasures of Tangaroa (the Sea God).