Spring School Holidays at the Museum

For children ages 6 – 13 These school holidays, come along to enjoy hands-on, creative, and educational activities that extend learning beyond the classroom. Spark curiosity these school holidays with two weeks of hands-on discovery at Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery. Designed for curious tamariki Meaning Close Children 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 (use code SPRING26 at checkout). Inspired by Robin White’s woodcuts, we will design and make our own lino cuts, before printing them and colouring them to take home. We will look around two weaving exhibitions and make some simple weaving shapes out of modern materials. 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. 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! We will learn the stories behind some of the public art around Hamilton, and make our own miniature versions to take home. Waddle we do? Make a range of penguin crafts and play some penguin–themed games! Halloween is near! We will make some spooky decorations for your front door, as well as a mask to go with your costume. Meet our Fossil expert Caleb for a tour of our Fossil Finds exhibition and make your own clay belemnite. We will make some colourful collages, using different textures and materials to reflect the flowers of spring. 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! Please make sure your child brings a packed lunch and a water bottle. Children will be ready for collection from 4.15pm onwards. If you need to pick up your child earlier, please let us know at check in. Children collected ater 4.30pm may incur an additional charge for extended supervision. of $10 per 10 minutes. To help us create a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, please let our team know about any behavioural needs or considerations when you book.We have a zero-tolerance approach to: Foul language Physical violence Intentional damage to our space, tikanga, or taonga If a child’s behaviour puts others or the Museum at risk, we may need to contact you for immediate pick-up. In some cases, this may affect future participation in our school holiday programmes. By confirming your booking, you agree to cover the cost of any damage caused by your child’s misconduct.