We house a wide range of heritage items and resources – material created in the past that is of historical importance. Find photographs, rare books, maps, and much more.
View heritage photographs from the 1800s to the present day.
See manuscripts and archives consisting of unpublished primary resource material.
Browse our rare books collection, including contemporary private press publications.
All our libraries hold a selection of Pacific materials including heritage resources.
Our heritage and regional research collections hold oral history and sound recordings.
Check out preserved printed material such as programmes, posters, tickets and flyers.
Search through our catalogue for maps and atlases of current and historical interest.
Our music heritage collections show how New Zealand music has developed over the years.
Learn more about the Auckland Library Heritage Trust.
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