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RELICS was designed for adults, and is loved by children of all ages. There are layers of stories to be discovered that will delight audiences of any age. RELICS has three levels of Scavenger Hunts: YOUNG - designed for children, YOUNG ADULT - designed for teens, and YOUNG AT HEART - designed for adults.

RELICS: A New World Rises is on sale now at the Auckland Museum opening 29 May - 13 Oct 2024. Book your tickets at https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/visit/exhibitions/relics

The Auckland Museum is open 10AM – 5PM weekdays, and 9AM – 5PM weekends, public holidays and school holidays. The Exhibition is open late for Twilight Tuesday every week until 8.30PM.

Tickets for RELICS: A New World Rises at the Auckland Museum are on sale now through the museum website: https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/visit/exhibitions/relics

Or available to purchase in person at the ticket desk at the Auckland Museum.

RELICS: A New World Rises is dedicated to being an enjoyable and accessible experience for visitors.

The RELICS experience consists of visual and auditory components, as well as a hands-on, build-your-own activity space.

All audio-visual components have been captioned and an Audio Description Tour designed for people who are blind or visually impaired. You can access the Audio Description Tour files on your own device via a QR code during your visit or access them directly here: https://www.relicsexhibitions.com/audio-description-tour

The exhibition is accessible for wheelchairs.

Paid assistants can obtain complimentary tickets to paid exhibitions, events, and programmes they are attending with the ticket holder. To make a booking for you and your paid assistant please contact the Auckland Museum Bookings Office +64 9 306 7048 or request your complimentary ticket at any ticket desk at the Museum on arrival.

For more information or for assistance in planning your visit please speak to the see the Auckland Museum website access page here: https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/visit/plan-your-visit/access

Please note some displays have flashing lights. A warning is present on entry into the exhibition.

Quiet Hours dates will be advertised soon on Auckland Museum’s website https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/visit/exhibitions/relics

There is no set timeframe for your visit, ticket holders are welcome to enjoy the exhibition at their own pace.

Yes, we love to see your photos! Please tag us at #RelicsExhibitions so the team can see your snaps too! Please note commercial photography and filming is not permitted without written approval from Relics Exhibitions and the Melbourne Museum.

Child tickets are aged from 5 - 15 years. Children aged 4 years and under are free.

The Museum encourages visitors to use public and active transport options where possible, however visitors can also easily reach the Museum via car.

Secure undercover paid parking is available at the Museum from 6.30am to 6.30pm, except when an evening event is taking place for which the carpark has been open longer. Enter the Museum car park from Maunsell Road. A limited number of mobility parking spaces are located in the underground carpark and at the South Atrium Entrance. There are also two pick-up and drop-off mobility parking spaces right next to the Memorial Entrance.

More Details: https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/visit/visit-plan-your-visit/getting-here

A variety of public transport options are available to access the Museum.

The Route 781 bus service drops you directly at the Auckland Museum, running between Mission Bay to Newmarket via Orakei.

The Museum is a 15-minute walk from Grafton Station (Western line) and a 15-minute walk from Newmarket Station (Western and Southern lines).

To plan a journey to the Museum using Auckland trains, ferries and buses, visit the Auckland Transport website: https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/#!/journey-planner

Food and drink are unfortunately not allowed inside the RELICS exhibition space. You may take bottled water into the Museum.

The Museum has several food and drink outlets to enjoy during your visit, as well as the Kia Room where you’re welcome to have food and drink you’ve brought with you.

Tickets can be purchased on arrival at the Museum at any ticketing desk.

We do recommend that you book in advance online to avoid disappointment if the session is sold out

Jackson and Alex will be visiting the exhibition periodically for special events, stay tuned to the RELICS Exhibitions social media pages for updates.