1 / 3Te Toi Uku - Crown Lynn & Clay Museum
📍 New Lynn, Auckland
Free New Lynn museum dedicated to Crown Lynn Potteries and West Auckland's clay heritage. Ceramics displays, factory videos, and the preserved 1926 Gardner Brothers downdraft kiln right next door.
Went with a group of 40 people by bus. A spot was arranged so the bus could park , while we had a prearranged tour and look around. Great to see the kiln in good condition. In the museum you realise , its not just about cups etc and the swans.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
A rewarding free stop for families with school-age children who enjoy history, crafts, or stories about how everyday objects get made. The Crown Lynn swans and cups spark recognition across generations, and the outdoor kiln is genuinely impressive. Compact enough for a focused one-to-two-hour visit.
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Nigel Walmsley
5 months ago
“Went with a group of 40 people by bus. A spot was arranged so the bus could park , while we had a prearranged tour and look around. Great to see the kiln in good condition. In the museum you realise , its not just about cups etc and the swans.”
Kim Gee
2 years ago
“Always an interesting place to visit as I’m interested in the history of Crown Lynn. Some stunning examples on display. Worth a visit if you’re a Crown Lynn enthusiast.”
John McGowan
3 years ago
“Free entry, a bijou museum to the clay and pottery industry from the 1860 to recent times. As well as exhibits video films show the working activities of yesteryear!”
M Terence
2 years ago
“A small museum introducing the history of New Lynn and Crown Lynn, very cool to pay a casual visit, the lady was very nice and we had some good chats🫶🏻”
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Overview
Te Toi Uku — 'art of clay' in te reo Māori — tells the story of Crown Lynn Potteries alongside West Auckland's brick and pipe-making history. Ceramics collections and pottery-making equipment displays sit alongside video films of the working factory. The original 1926 Gardner and Parker Brothers downdraft kiln, the last remaining brick-era structure in New Lynn, stands just outside. Group tours on request. Free entry, indoor, ramp access.
