This lesson introduces the celebrated Māori artist Sandy Adsett and his exhibition Toi Koru. Students explore koru shapes and kōwhaiwhai patterns, discuss the artist’s evolving style and personal messages in his art, and create their own koru-inspired artwork expressing personal meaning or stories.”

Learn the story of New Zealand’s first Chinese immigrant, Wong Ah Poo Hoc Ting (Appo Hocton) who arrived in Nelson in 1842.

Using traditional story-telling skills, the Museum Educator brings to life local pūrākau, stories and histories.

The pūrākau of Rakaihautū's exploration of the southern lakes is told in active story-telling.

This experience takes students through a reenactment of the kōrero between NZ Company representatives and Tangata / Mana Whenua of Te Tauihu.

This is an interactive Story Telling of the heroic feats of local woman, Huria Matenga, her husband Hemi and local man Hohapata Kahupuku, who saved 9 lives from the Delaware Shipwreck in 1863.

This is all about critical thinking, communication, listening to others, sharing ideas, observational skills and making connections.

Walks, field work across the region , and museum visits

A journey through time in Te Ao Māori!

Weaving the Biodiversity (of Te Tauihu)

Are you visiting a local Marae?

Explore the Local Histories Gallery to identify and learn about the taonga on display.

The Educator brings a wide variety of musical instruments from indigenous cultures to play, discuss and share.

A range of walks outside of the Museum

An online resource with digital materials for use in the classroom.