MEDIA RELEASE 28 October 2005
open day at museum
Auckland Museum is giving Aucklanders the chance to have a sneak peak at their Grand Atrium Project (due to open
December 2006) on Sunday 6 November with a special Open Day. Guided tours will traverse the Museum and through the as
yet unfinished $68 million refurbishment known as the Grand Atrium from 10.00am - 4.00pm (last entry for the tour),
Adults $10, children free; enquiries: bookings@aucklandmuseum.com
Follow the yellow tape for a tour starting in one of New Zealand's leading reference libraries, see where the Museum
holds some of the oldest books in New Zealand. Work your way down through the back of the building, via Ornithology,
Entomology and into the new Southern Atrium. Look up four stories to the clear rimmed roof and admire the suspended
dome.
Walk 9 metres below ground to the new basement and meet Delaurus, the Museum's resident dryosaur and explore the newly
built collection spaces
Come back up to ground floor and enjoy a sausage (or vegetarian fritter) from the BBQs in the marquee, watch the dancing
hip hop diggers and then walk your way to the Museum Store where you can use your 10% discount voucher, return your
trail questionaire and go into the draw to win dinner at Non Solo Pizza, Parnell for the family (up to a value of $100).
Please note, that due to OSH regulations, those with limited mobility, wheelchairs or prams are unable to take part in
the full tour, but Museum volunteers will be available to take people to a viewing area in the Library and through the
Southern Atrium.
ENDS