Bloodsuckers: Legends To Leeches

Sat 14 Dec 2024 to Tue 31 Dec 2024

Auckland War Memorial Museum

A matter of life, death, and Dinner!

Meet the bloodsuckers! From spine-chilling stories to life-saving science, Bloodsuckers explores the biology of blood and the creatures that crave it. Including larger-than-life sculptures, interactives, games and more – come face to face with the fearsome creatures that have played friend - or foe - to mankind for millennia.

EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS
• An expansive display of bloodsucking species, from taxidermy birds to mounted or fossilised insects
• A recreation of a barber’s bloodletting station and interactive apothecary drawers telling the story of
bloodletting in medicine
• A mini-movie theatre starring legendary bloodthirsty creatures and characters from popular culture
• An array of life-sized sculptures featuring legendary bloodsuckers from cultures across the world

TICKETS ON SALE TUE 3 DEC
Opens Sat 14 Dec
Adult $22, Child 5-15 $15, Under 5 Free
Family (2 Adult + 2 Child) $59
Concessions (Students & Seniors) $20
Free For Museum Members