Warkworth Museum

Colossal Squid Freaky Features, Ngu Tipua
2025-08-11 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-12 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-13 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-15 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-16 10:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Warkworth Museum, The Parry Kauri Park, Tudor Collins Drive, Warkworth, Warkworth, 0910, New Zealand
The Colossal Squid Freaky features display, showcases parts of the complete iconic specimen on permanent display at Te Papa, centred around an interactive table displaying many different objects including the lens from an eye of the colossal squid, part of a tentacle, and a complete tiny squid; the miniature of its colossal relative. Touchable rotating models of a squid’s tentacle hook and the Colossal Squid’s beak are also on display.

Te Papa have developed an activity book to help kids explore the bizarre anatomy of the colossal squid, where it lives, how it came to Te Papa, and what it eats.
Download the colossal squid activity book here

Developed and toured by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

Mahurangi Moana
2025-08-11 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-12 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-13 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-15 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-16 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Warkworth Museum, The Parry Kauri Park, Tudor Collins Drive, Warkworth, Warkworth, 0910, New Zealand
Alongside the two Te Papa displays, Museum volunteers have partnered with local conservation groups to present Mahurangi Moana an interactive exhibition designed to ignite curiosity about our marine ecosystems. Through fun activities and captivating displays, children can discover their own passion for the aquatic life right on their doorstep. This unique combination of national treasures an local conservation efforts promises an engaging and educational experience for visitors of all ages.

Warkworth Museum Annual General Meeting
2025-08-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Warkworth Museum, The Parry Kauri Park, Tudor Collins Drive, Warkworth, Warkworth, 0910, New Zealand
Join us for our Annual General Meeting on Sunday 31st August at 1pm, held right here at the Museum.

It’s a chance to hear what we’ve been up to, share your thoughts and ask any questions.

Sunday 31 August
1:00pm
Warkworth Museum

Everyone is welcome — we’d love to see you there!

Tea & Talk: The Legacy of the Warkworth Beautifying Society: From Foundations to Lasting Benefits
2025-09-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Warkworth
Join Dianne Morgan for a journey through the history of the Warkworth Beautifying Society, from its formation to its eventual conclusion, and explore its lasting impact on the community. Discover how key figures local figures contributed to the beautification of the town, and learn how their work continues and benefits Warkworth today.

Entrance: $10Bookings: warkworthmuseum@xtra.co.nz

Celebrating Warkworth’s Sport, Clubs, and the 1950 Empire Games
2025-09-20 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-21 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-23 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-24 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-25 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-26 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-27 10:00 - 15:00 and 7 more dates | Warkworth Museum, The Parry Kauri Park, Tudor Collins Drive, Warkworth, Warkworth, 0910, New Zealand
In 1950, Auckland hosted the British Empire Games (now the Commonwealth Games) — the largest international sporting event New Zealand had ever seen. Held just five years after WWII, the Games were a chance to celebrate sport and strengthen ties across the Commonwealth.

Our latest display, which is part of the Auckland Heritage Festival 2025, highlights this historic moment through the lens of local sports and clubs, including a special collection of items belonging to Dudley Wright, who not only served on the organising committee but also represented New Zealand in fencing.

1950s Empire Games Blazer
Fencing uniform worn by Dudley Wright in the 1950s Empire Games
