Spark curiosity these school holidays with two weeks of hands-on discovery at Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery.

Designed for curious tamariki aged 8–14, each day offers a new adventure that blends creativity, culture, science, and storytelling.

$55 per child per day, or $250 per child per week.

WEEK 1 : 28th Sep – 2nd Oct

Monday: Print-making Power! SOLD OUT

Inspired by Robin White’s woodcuts, we will design and make our own lino cuts, before printing them and colouring them to take home. 

Tuesday: Weaving Wonders

We will look around two weaving exhibitions and make some simple weaving shapes out of modern materials. 

Wednesday: Our Amazing Awa

Waikato River is the theme of the day. We’ll create multimedia art that celebrates the awa and even make a boat to set float.

Thursday: Musical Fun

We will enjoy an interactive video game concert from American group Extra Lives. Then have a go playing Hero Kids: a tabletop role playing game for kids!

Friday: Mini Masterpieces

We will learn the stories behind some of the public art around Hamilton, and make our own miniature versions to take home.

WEEK 2 : 5th Oct – 9th Oct

Monday: Penguin Parade

Waddle we do? Make a range of penguin crafts and play some penguin–themed games!

Tuesday: Spooky Fun

Halloween is near! We will make some spooky decorations for your front door, as well as a mask to go with your costume. 

Wednesday: Fabulous Fossils

Meet our Fossil expert Caleb for a tour of our Fossil Finds exhibition and make your own clay belemnite.

Thursday: Spring into Spring

We will make some colourful collages, using different textures and materials to reflect the flowers of spring. 

Friday: Picture Perfect

We will look at the different ways taonga are framed and displayed throughout the museum, then make some photo frames and labels to turn your home into a museum!