Welcome to Auckland’s heritage museum

Experience living history in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Explore heritage buildings filled with authentic furniture and textiles and see how people lived in early Auckland.

Howick Historical Village is a living history museum on 7 acres of grounds and heritage gardens. The museum depicts a settlement in the period from 1840 to 1880 and offers visitors an immersive historical experience.

Country path leading to a historic-style building with a sign for "James White's General Store," surrounded by gardens and trees under a blue sky.
Woman churning butter with supervision
Historic building with yellow exterior and wooden sign, surrounded by green trees. Gravel path leading to the entrance, with a vintage cart and red water pump in front.
A group of people in a vintage-themed room, including a woman in historical clothing demonstrating a craft to children. One child has face paint, and there are adults observing. The setting is cozy with an old-fashioned lamp.
Rustic interior with wooden walls, a staircase, a table with linens, a sewing machine, an antique clock, lanterns, and rustic decor.
Rustic, thatched-roof cottage with cob walls, a wooden door marked with the number 21, a small window, a wooden bench outside, and a pile of firewood next to the structure.
Vintage-style classroom with wooden desks, students, teacher at chalkboard, rustic interior, historical setting.
Outdoor gathering with people near vintage wooden buildings surrounded by trees.
Rustic campsite with tents and a barrel surrounded by trees and grass.
Cozy vintage kitchen scene with rustic brick wall, wooden shelves, oil lamp, wall clock, and decorative items, including crockery and glass jars.

Upcoming event

LIVE DAY | Folklore & Fairytales

Sunday, 10 August 2025 (10:00 am 4:00 pm)

Step into a world of Folklore and Fairytales!

Explore historic buildings and gardens brought to life by costumed villagers. Follow our fairytale trail, enjoy a live Goldilocks and the Three Bears puppet show, try calligraphy, and get crafty!

Visit Puhi Nui for coal range baking and sweet treats from the old-fashioned lolly shop. See the blacksmith and woodworkers in action, and join Victorian school lessons at 11:30 am & 2:30 pm.

Enjoy Morris dancing (11 am & 12 pm) and a bagpipe band (12:30 pm), plus outdoor games and family fun. Brunch or lunch at Homestead Café – make a day of it!