Just back from a great introduction to Atarau - a gallery at #AucklandMuseum telling stories of the New Zealand Wars.
There’s an excellent accompanying collection of essays which show the intellectual vapidity of the press release from #DavidSeymour about the gutting of the history curriculum

Auckland Museum re-opens their historic Grand Foyer, WWI Hall of Memories and seven permanent galleries following the removal of asbestos
#globalmuseum #museums #AucklandMuseum

Two books lying on a grey carpet. One is called “Reptiles”, and the other is called “Bloodsuckers.”

Every school holidays I check Auckland Museum’s online shop for books on sale. They never disappoint! Such great resources for my science-mad son. 😍😍😍

#aucklandmuseum #schoolholidays #bloodsuckers #booksky #audhd

Antique writing desk with antique typewriter & Lego mini-figs

Section inside grandfather clock showing dinosaur broken through space-time to here.

Grandfather clock a.k.a. Timepunk Tower. The timepunks have used it as a time machine so long, rips in space-time have appeared.

Lego mini-figs have taken over an abandoned Volkswagon beetle & built their home in it.

The Lego Relics Exhibition is on until October 13. If you have even a passing interest in Lego, you should go see it. It's wonderful. #Lego #Auckland #AucklandMuseum #TamakiMakaurau
www.aucklandmuseum.com/visit/exhibi...

Cultural institutions are not neutral. It has been perceived as picking side. The situation is complex. I expect a sincere apology. Not blaming… acknowledging it was not the right thing. #AucklandMuseum

I have some good news

@WomenAotearoaNZ has reported on Twitter that:

'A peaceful protest at the #AucklandMuseum this evening, has seen the lights turned off.'