The Auckland Museum Medals are regular awards given by Auckland War Memorial Museum in New Zealand. First held in 1999, the awards recognise research achievements that have used the collections of the museum, public service connected to Auckland War Memorial Museum, and to former staff or volunteers to mark a significant achievement.
The awards were established by museum director Rodney Wilson in 1998, with the first medal ceremony being held on 12 November 1999. Prior to the establishment of the medals, former staff and volunteers were typically celebrated by being awarded an honorary life membership by the Auckland Institute and Museum.
Since 2022, the medals have been cast in bronze, featuring a stylised basket of knowledge design created by artist Marté Szirmay. Prior to this, the medals were made by sculptor John Edgar O.N.Z.M., using black argillite (from Southland) and green argillite (from Nelson) bound within a circle of aluminium.
There are three awards given as a part of the Auckland Museum Medals:
In addition to the three awards, Evan Graham Turbott was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015, having previously become an Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum in 1999. In 2006, Sir Hugh KÃÂwharu was recognised as both a Fellow and Companion of the Auckland War Memorial Museum.