There are numerous cultural centers that are interesting to visit, as well as other attractions in Auckland. Many of the excursion objects presented here are unique. Auckland Art Gallery is one of the main symbols and visited the cultural centers of the metropolis. It is located on the hillside of Albert Park in the heart of the city. The gallery was opened in 1888. It became the first cultural center in the country. The main gallery building was completed with a new pavilion in 1995. The restored building of the city telephone exchange was attached to it. Priceless paintings with a century-old history are stored in the main building of the gallery. Exhibitions of contemporary art are regularly held in the new pavilion.
Local residents have adopted numerous dishes brought here from different parts of the world over the years of communication with Europeans. Today, Auckland is a home for immigrants from all … 
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Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum is located in the Viaduct harbor. It is a large-scale museum complex with a variety of exhibitions. One of them is devoted to the history of the first settlers on these lands. Another exhibition illustrates the process of land development by Europeans. The collection of old sailing ships and cargo ships presented in the museum deserves special attention.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Auckland and surroundings
Plan your own excursion through Auckland: churches, museums and castles
War Memorial Museum, Auckland
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» The Auckland War Memorial Museum is located in a big plain building on a green hill that was the top of a volcano once. 
Facts:» Its history started in 1852. In 1869, the museum was supervised by the University of Auckland. Only in 1929, the museum moved to the building that had been built specifically for it.
» Its exhibits tell not only about the military history of New Zealand, but also about ethnographic artifacts of Maori. Here, you can also see a tyrannosaur’s skeleton an old canoe that is 25 m long and was made of a solid mahogany trunk.
» Remarkably, soldiers of Auckland participated in both First and Second World Wars. In the halls dedicated to military history, you can see the names of the dead.
» In the museum, temporary exhibitions are often held. In 2006, masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci were displayed here.
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland
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» Holy Trinity Cathedral is a modern temple built of glass and stone in 1995. However, the first stone was laid into the foundation in 1957. » In the 18th century, a bell tower a small wooden church named after St. Mary were built. Today, the church is still located near the cathedral.
» The inner rooms are transparent and light due to multiple big stained glass windows depicting Polynesian and Europeans pictures.
» This cathedral is a place that attracts many people from Auckland.
Art Gallery, Auckland
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» Originally, the Art Gallery in Auckland housed the small private collection that included several picturesque canvasses, rare books, and manuscripts of Governor George Grey. In has started its history since 1888. Facts:» Today, over 12 000 pieces of art are kept in the gallery.
» The big collection required more space. So, in 2009, the gallery of modern arts was opened in the opposite building.
» Many canvasses were gifted by artists.
» In the Art Gallery, different festivals and celebrations are often held. People also come here to attend lectures on the development of New Zealand art.
Iconic cultural sights of New Zealand
Despite the fact that the breathtaking nature of the country is considered the main treasure of New Zealand, there are still some interesting manmade objects. Tourists will also find it interesting to visit local museums. The hardest thing is to pick the one to visit first. Think, what appeals to you the most. Paintings, cars, or maybe sculptures? The main museum of the country, the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, is a mandatory place to visit. Located in Wellington, this museum offers several interesting exhibitions, including a room that imitates an earthquake. There are also military-themed wax sculptures.
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