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The Best Specialty Museums in New Zealand

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Specialty museums in New Zealand

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    Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) , Wellington
    4.7
    Specialty Museum
    The whole family can get a dynamic and in-depth overview of New Zealand at Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), one of the nation's mai
    Tours from $14
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    Toitu Otago Settlers Museum , Dunedin
    4.7
    Specialty Museum
    Take a journey through the history of Dunedin, following its progress from the earliest communities to the modern city, at Toitu Otago Settle
    Tours from $20
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    Auckland Museum , Auckland
    4.6
    Military Museum
    Learn about New Zealand's rich history at Auckland Museum, serving as both a major cultural institution and a war memorial. Designed in the 1
    Tours from $25
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    International Antarctic Centre , Christchurch
    4.2
    Specialty Museum
    Experience the excitement of Antarctica without the risk of frostbite at International Antarctic Centre, dedicated to hands-on learning about
    Tours from $102
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    Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre , Blenheim
    4.8
    Specialty Museum
    Take a journey through the history of flight and see numerous historical artifacts, including the insignia from Red Baron's own plane, at Oma
    Tours from $18
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