Auckland War Memorial Museum to partially reopen after asbestos discovery

Friday 30 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 30 May 2025, 3:13pm

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The Auckland War Memorial Museum is set to partially reopen this Tuesday following a 24-day closure. The facility has been shut since 10 May after asbestos was detected in the ceiling of the original 1929 building. The closure has resulted in a revenue loss exceeding $450,000.

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1. RNZFri 30 May 2025, 2:53pm

   Auckland War Memorial Museum to partially reopen after asbestos discovery forced closure (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 30 May 2025, 3:13pm

   Auckland War Memorial Museum to lose more than $450,000 in revenue from asbestos closure (opens in new tab)