The Charlotte Museum
📍 Freemans Bay, Auckland
The Charlotte Museum (Te Whare Takatāpui-Wāhine o Aotearoa) at 1A Howe Street, Freemans Bay, is Aotearoa New Zealand's lesbian and sapphic museum and Rainbow+ community space. Open to everyone (including allies). Rotating exhibitions, events, and a permanent collection.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for older teens and adults interested in LGBTQIA+ history and culture. The museum is a small, welcoming space - staff are happy to host visitors and explain the exhibitions. Less suited to very young children, but appropriate for school-age and up with explanation.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Valerie Ledger
5 months ago
“A lovely little museum, and so much more than that - this space feels genuinely special and important for the wāhine whose stories are held here. So grateful it exists.”
Chivonne T-S
7 months ago
“Went with my beautiful friend April, so incredibly special and important for the wahines. Protect this space, facilitate more. Nga mihi Charlotte Museum.”
ngapoe kaitai
3 months ago
“What a wonder stroll down memory lane”
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Overview
The Charlotte Museum (Te Whare Takatāpui-Wāhine o Aotearoa) is at 1A Howe Street, Freemans Bay, Auckland - Aotearoa New Zealand's museum dedicated to lesbian, sapphic, and broader Rainbow+ history and culture. Permanent collection plus rotating exhibitions and community events. Welcoming to everyone, including allies. Volunteer-supported.
