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.
Fantastic sapphic and all things WLW museum. Very unique and I thoroughly enjoyed learning about a person's lives experience through the woman who works there. Highly recommend popping in. Unfortunately there wasn't an exhibition on when I visited, but the items which are always on display were interesting enough.
🏆 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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Kim
a year ago
“Fantastic sapphic and all things WLW museum. Very unique and I thoroughly enjoyed learning about a person's lives experience through the woman who works there. Highly recommend popping in. Unfortunately there wasn't an exhibition on when I visited, but the items which are always on display were interesting enough.”
Tonterías Sinvuelo
8 months ago
“Wanna go there repetitively! Extremely inspiring history of LGBTQIA empowerment! the staff are super friendly and ready to help!! they not only invited me to participate their events but also told me i could be who i am which means so so so much to me!!!”
Chivonne T-S
a month ago
“Went with my beautiful friend April, so incredibly special and important for the wahines. Protect this space, facilitate more. Nga mihi Charlotte Museum.”
Ella Stirrup
6 months ago
“Such a cute and interesting space, fascinating queer history, and really friendly staff”
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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.
