Lots of Learning Opportunities by Moli

The Auckland Museum is a really good place to visit and learn about different cultures from the Pacific.
It is a large building full of historical items which educates the people about their history.
This museum is located near the Auckland Hospital in the Auckland Domain. It was built in 1928 - 1929 on a hill.
Auckland museum houses a lot of information and has many exhibits which tells the people  about the development of both Auckland and New Zealand’s history. The exhibits have been gathered over a number of years and they come under many different categories such as bones, fossils, trees, landscapes, fish and plants
When school students go on a field trip  to the Auckland museum, they look at spears which were used to hunt animals for food. They also look at artifacts and learn about how  Maori people travelled to other islands. Students also learn about how the tools were crafted by the islanders. The Presentation given by the Maori woman  feature trees, logs, lush sub-tropical forest and wetland.
The Auckland Museum is a place that provides a lot of learning opportunities for the visitors, students and the tourists and place that everyone  should visit.

An Historical Place to Learn by James

The Auckland War Memorial Museum is a historical place where old and ancient weapons, costumes and artefacts of Maori culture and  customs are stored.

People in New Zealand and all over the world used the Auckland museum to study and learn about Pacific cultures. The Auckland War Memorial Museum looks like a mansion with a  big library in it. In a way it is like a library with lots and lots of information stored in the form of wooden carvings, weapons, photographs,and Maori artefacts.

It’s located in the Auckland Domain, a big park near the city. It’s purpose is to  educate all the people around the world on the history of New Zealand. Specifically the wars and people that lived in New Zealand.

The museum is a good place to go and enjoy yourself and learn about the different artefacts.

Visiting the Auckland Museum a report by Jerome

The Auckland War Memorial Museum is an historical structure built for displaying  Aotearoa’s most ancient artifacts and taonga that have been preserved.

The Auckland War Memorial Museum is located In the Auckland Domain near the C.B.D. It is also a great place to learn about the most historical artifacts around Aotearoa and Auckland. It looks like a big concrete beehive and is spread over three stories with thirty display areas and galleries.
People moving in and out of the museum make it look like a bee-hive too.  
The Wharenui is a sacred place where people are expected to walk very silently without their shoes. The carved wooden rafters and beams show skills the Maori Craftsman have.
The volcanic room is found on the second floor of the museum. People go there to learn about the volcanic history of Aotearoa. It also provides the visitors with a first hand experience of a volcanic eruption.
Next to the volcanic room is the aquatic room which has a massive range of preserved sea creatures. The aquarium has a crayfish which is about two metres long as its main attraction. This room provides a lot of learning opprtunities for its visitors.
The War Memorial has a list of names of all the brave soldiers who fought in the World Wars and died serving their country, Aotearoa.
Aucklanders who haven't been to the museum should visit the museum to  learn about New Zealand and Pacific history. It will enlighten them about their past.

The Auckland Museum - a report by Joan

The Auckland Museum is really good to visit and learn about different cultures from the Pacific. The Auckland Museum is a great experience for all visitors from around the world and New Zealand.
The Volcanic Room is  a great place to learn about the earth and what might happen if there is a volcanic eruption.The volcanic room has a model house that visitors sit inside and experience what it might be like during a volcanic eruption. The Ocean Room tells you all about fish and aquatic life. Inside it has a touch screen monitor that  visitors can access information about the ocean.The Volcanic Room is  a great place to learn about the earth and what might happen if there is a volcanic eruption.The volcanic room has a model house that visitors sit inside and experience what it might be like during a volcanic eruption. The Ocean Room tells you all about fish and aquatic life. Inside it has a touch screen monitor that  visitors can access information about the ocean.The Volcanic Room is  a great place to learn about the earth and what might happen if there is a volcanic eruption.The volcanic room has a model house that visitors sit inside and experience what it might be like during a volcanic eruption. The Ocean Room tells you all about fish and aquatic life. Inside it has a touch screen monitor that  visitors can access information about the ocean.The Auckland Museum is located on a hilltop in the Auckland Domain. Inside the Auckland Museum there are  maori tongoa or treasures and other cultural items. It has exhibitions from New Zealand and other countries. There are also many displays showing the past and how hard life was for people.The Auckland Museum is a really great day out to learn about different cultures and New Zealand’s  past.

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The Auckland War Memorial Museum - a report by Anamanu

The Auckland War Memorial Museum is a huge landmark that is a frequently visited by people from all over the world. It is a place where Aotearoa’s history and culture is stored in different forms.


The Auckland Museum is similar looking to the American White House. It has three levels up and down. It looks very expensive and it was built in 1929. The Auckland Museum is located in the Auckland Domain. It is near to the Auckland Hospital.
This Museum provides opportunities to people to visit the  Aotearoa Maori Galleries and experience things in the Museum. It is to show public visitors interesting materials like the wakas that were built in the old days. People from all over  New Zealand visit the Auckland Museum. School students also  visit the Museum while on school trips to learn about Maori culture and customs.
The Auckland Museum is a very interesting place to visit. Visitors can see the Maori Galleries and learn about Greenstone. Also legends about when it was discovered in New Zealand by a man chasing a giant squid.

This museum is an exciting place to visit and spend time at if visitors want to learn about Aotearoa and its people.

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The Auckland War Memorial Museum - a report by Lisiate

The Auckland Museum is a HUGE place filled with historical artifacts of New Zealand.The Maori artifacts and the War Memorial are important New Zealand artifacts.
The Museum looks like the White House but a little browner. It gives it an impressive look.
The Auckland Museum is located in the Auckland Domain,facing the Auckland Harbour Bridge. It was built in 1929. It been there for 110 years. It’s hard work to build the museum. There are three different levels and 30 different displays and galleries.
The Auckland Museum is a major place where you can learn about different cultures. Thousands of schools visit there to learn about cultures and major disasters. It is a perfect place for people to learn about the traditions and customs of the pacific cultures.
All visitors should visit the volcanic room on the first floor. You can sit in a model house and you will experience what it is like during an eruption. On display are volcanic rocks that were used by Maori to warn of eruptions.
The war memorial is on the second floor. In the armoury has lots of weapons, armour and medals from the museum’s collections. Also see the names of New Zealanders from the Auckland Province who died in wars that New Zealand has fought in.
If you live in Auckland and haven’t been you should visit the War Memorial Museum. It is a place where you can learn about New Zealand and Pacific history. Especially, New Zealand’s part in World Wars.

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