Kids and families

School holiday activities and more

Explore our fascinating collections with hands-on activities and talks designed for children aged 5 to 12 and their families.

Ancient Greek Vase with red and black glaze depicting images of people and furniture

April School Holidays: The myth and legacy of Hercules

Weekdays , Tuesday 11 April–Friday 21 April 2023, 10am–12noon

Join us for free children's activities in the April school holidays inspired by the exhibition Hercules: Myth and Legend.

Weaving of objects using flax grass in green and red

School Holiday Workshop: Te raranga putiputi me nga pūrākau: The weaving of flowers and stories

Join us at the Museum for a special School holiday workshop with Brent and Delise Kerehona focusing on traditional Māori weaving with harakeke (flax).

Activities to complete at home

Write like an Egyptian

Our school holiday activities are now available for you to download for free and complete at home. Make a scarab beetle amulet and write your name in hieroglyphs.

Children's activity pack (PDF, 3.4MB)

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April School Holidays: The myth and legacy of Hercules

School Holiday Workshop: Te raranga putiputi me nga pūrākau: The weaving of flowers and stories

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