From the first Polynesian explorers and settlers to modern America's Cup triumphs, the New Zealand Maritime Museum, Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa, traces the whole span of the country's history on the water. Its exhibitions follow that story across the centuries, making it a natural stop for anyone interested in seafaring, sailing or how New Zealand was reached and settled.
The museum stands on Hobson Wharf, beside the Viaduct Harbour in central Auckland. It was founded in 1993 and holds a Category 2 historic place listing from Heritage New Zealand.
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