Exhibitions & Displays

Step into our military past and experience the stories of our soldiers, and learn about the involvement of the New Zealand Army in conflicts around the world. Explore our unique collections of New Zealand military equipment, photos and memorabilia.

Roimata Pounamu Tears on Greenstone Memorial

Commemorating New Zealanders lost in conflict...

Medal Repository

Medals, honours and awards associated with the New Zealand Army...

The Origins of the New Zealand Army Ngāti Tūmatauenga

Explore the origins of the New Zealand Army Ngāti Tūmatauenga in our New Zealand Wars..

Ngā Pakanga mō Niu Tīreni New Zealand Wars

Learn about our gallery refresh...

The First World War

From Samoa to the Western Front, follow the journey of ordinary New Zealanders through one..

WWI: New Zealand and the Great War

Features personal moments experienced by New Zealanders during the First World War..

The Second World War

Uncover the stories of the men and women that contributed to the war effort both..

Ake Ake Kia Kaha E! Forever Brave!

Learn about the Māori warrior tradition and the story of the 28 Māori Battalion...

Pacific Theatres Post WWII

Confront the reality of this service through the objects that bore witness to it...

The Evolution of Firearms

This exhibition showcases various carbines, muskets, rifles and pistols, as well as the action and..

Contemporary Operations

Learn about the experiences of our contemporary New Zealand Army Ngāti Tūmatauenga...

New Zealand Medical Corps

The New Zealand Medical Corps was officially formed on 12 July 1908 but its origins..

George’s War: Following My Father’s Journey

Learn the remarkable story of NZ soldier George Heydon, a POW during WWII...