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Step back in time and soak up the ambiance of days gone by at the Howick Historical Village!

A unique ‘Living History’ Museum, presenting the stories of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's early settlers in a hands-on and immersive way, visitors can explore authentic 1840s cottages, homesteads, schools, church, a smithy, a general store and more, all set in charming heritage gardens.

Learn skills from the past in interactive demonstrations with costumed guides at 11 am everyday. Activities include butter making, candle making, rope laying, Wash Day and more! Help feed the chooks daily at 10:45 am.

Kids can play old fashioned outdoor games and make something fun in self-guided craft sessions. A packed schedule of additional activities takes place during School Holidays. Bring a picnic or have brunch or lunch in the café, explore the site and make a day of it!

For the full experience visit on the LIVE DAY. Every 2nd Sunday of the month, meet costumed Villagers, churn butter, attend a school lesson. Watch the blacksmiths, bakers and bookbinders at work. Attractions and interactive activities take place throughout the day from 10am-4pm.

Book now for the following Live Days in 2026:

• Sunday 11 January - Sailboats & Sundaes
• Sunday 8 February – Hearts & Crafts
• Sunday 8 March – theme TBA
• Sunday 10 May –Mother's Day
• Sunday 12 July – Matariki
• Sunday 9 August – Folklore & Fairytales
• Sunday 13 September – theme TBA
• Sunday 9 November – theme TBA

Note- no Live Days in April, June, October, December.