The Itoh name has a long and renowned reputation in Japan for the presentation of ceramics of both a traditional and contemporary style. Green Gallery was a renowned exhibition venue noted for ceramic excellence in its two locations in Tokyo and more recently on Waiheke Island.

To further meet the needs of visitors for refreshments, Auckland Museum is delighted to welcome award-winning Columbus Coffee to a new home in the southern Grand Atrium. The family-friendly café will be open from 10 AM - 5 PM daily serving excellent coffee and a variety of fresh and tempting fare including the return of the famous Auckland Museum ham sandwich.

An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Noelle Sandwith celebrating Tongan culture in the 1950's. It is on view through 28 January 2007 at Pictorial Gallery, Sainsbury-Horrocks Gallery, Second Floor. Entry included in admission donation

An exhibition of images and ephemera celebrating 100 years since Cheeseman published his definitive Manual of the New Zealand Flora in 1906. It is on view through 4 March 2007 at Tamaki Gallery, Ground Floor Entry included in admission donation.

Two new galleries put New Zealand on the international design map - When the ENCOUNTER and LANDMARKS galleries open at Auckland War Memorial Museum a significant collection of New Zealand and International design will have its first dedicated home; rivaling the very best international design galleries from the world's biggest cities.

The untold story of the World's greatest exploration - The dramatic story of the world's greatest human migration is told for the first time in a major exhibition, on view 8 December 2006 to 8 April 2007 at the Auckland War Memorial Museum.

After twelve years of continuous building work and fundraising of roughly $113 million over the same period, Auckland War Memorial Museum will proudly throw open the doors to the brand new Dome bringing the Stage II Grand Atrium Project to a glorious and welcome conclusion.