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What's On

National Army Museum New Zealand - Exhibits

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The National Army Museum has a number of temporary and permanent exhibits, showcasing some of our unique collections of New Zealand military equipment, photos and memorabilia. Take a look at our current exhibitions to see what's on at the National Army Museum, New Zealand.

Current Army Museum Exhibits


Matt Gauldie: A Retrospective

Army Museum New Zealand - Matt GauldieMatt Gauldie is the official New Zealand Army Artist. His work depicts NZ servicemen and women in training and during the recent UN and peacekkeping operations, including East Timor, the Solomons and Afghanistan.

Also on display are selected items from Matt's personal collection.

This excellent exhibit is open in our Mezzanine Gallery.

 

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A Friend in Need: The US Marines in New Zealand 1942-1944

Army Museum New Zealand - US Marines

This exhibit has been developed by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust and the US Embassy. It depicts the 'friendly invasion' of American Forces to New Zealand during World War II and provides a general view of the impact they made on New Zealand society.

Visit this exhibit in the Kippenberger Walkway.

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Women in World War II

This display features World War II women's uniforms again as part of the Museum's commemorations for the 70th anniversary of the beginning of World War II.

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Coming Soon

Anne Frank – 'A History For Today'

4th Aug – 3rd Nov 2010

This touring exhibition from the Anne Frank Museum in Amsterdam provides a chronology of events from the rise of Nazi Germany in 1933 through to the persecution of Jews as part of Hitler’s final solution.

NZSAS – 'In the Pursuit of Excellence'

June 2010 – July 2011

Come and discover Army Museum's display 'In the Pursuit of Excellence' which examines what soldiers encountered during the New Zealand Army's United Nations and Peace Keeping roles, and our new 'Afghanistan' display which shows the latest Kiwi army equipment and some unique artefacts. This exhibit will be on display in the Hassett Gallery.

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Visitor Comments

"Amazing - Glad we stopped." – T & J. M, Montana, USA

"An excellent Museum. I was particularly interested in the NZ and Boer War section. A very good feeling here. Very respectful, well done!" – A.B. Waiuku

"This is a magnificent tribute to the NZ Defence Forces." – K & S. M, Western Australia

"The whole thing has been brilliantly done and is a great tribute to all who have served this country and those who waited at home for them to return, or not." – G.M. Hamilton

"The nurse part in the downstairs is very overwelming. I didn't really enjoy walking through the tent since it was almost too real." – L.D. Auckland

"The 'smells' in the hosital and in the 'Last Hundred Days were memorable." – Nelson Visitor

"I appreciated being able to write on a cross for my great-grandparents and being able to place it under the Greenstone Wall." – A.M.  Napier

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Discover National Army Museum's unique collection of New Zealand military exhibits and memorabilia.