Explore heritage buildings filled with authentic furniture and textiles, and see how people lived in early Auckland. Check out the events page listing for something different, learn to make sourdough, join a poi making workshop, learn flax weaving and more. A range of online activities to try at home for the young and young at heart.
Due to the nature of heritage buildings, there is limited mobility access. We recommend you discuss your mobility needs with our Front of House staff before purchasing tickets. They are working on publishing a mobility accessible map that will be available here so that you can pre-plan your visit. A wheelchair and an electronic mobility scooter available for free. Booking is recommended. To book, please call 09 576 9506 and speak to our Front of House team. They recommend wearing closed shoes with grip when visiting the Village since the pathways are covered in shell and can be slippery.
There are several bus stops near the Village that offer shelter, seating, computerised timetables and touch-to-speak timetables. See AT for details.
Accessible car parks are available in the cafe and visitor car park (approx. 10 metre's walk from the museum’s entrance).
Designed for anyone who wants to learn the practical skills of distillation and extraction. The online Foundation courses are the gateway to working with natural flavour and aroma. The specialised courses will elevate your skills and enhance your practice. In person courses also available
You've seen sword fighting in the movies, think Zorro and pirates - what about giving it a go? Increase your fitness and learn a very fancy new skill. Elegant!
A series of practical workshops for Rongoā Māori - Traditional Māori Medicine. Workshops are taught in the bush in a supportive and encouraging environment for both Māori and non-Māori participants. All workshops are run over a weekend and are held in the ngahere (forest). The aim is to teach people how to identify the plants used for rongoā, where to find them, and how to collect them and the tikanga (customs) that must be followed.