What’s on
Lantern Making Workshop 2
Drop-in and make a lantern with us at Nelson Provincial Museum, ready to parade through the Cathedral Gardens on the opening night of Te Ramaroa on Friday 3 July.
Museum by Torchlight
Experience the Regional Gallery in a whole new light.
As part of Te Ramaroa Nelson Light Festival, the Museum will be open late for two special evenings. Explore the Regional Gallery after dark, discovering stories, taonga and collection items by torchlight.
Lantern Making Workshop 3
Drop-in and make a lantern with us at Nelson Provincial Museum.
Museum by Torchlight: Session 2
Experience the Regional Gallery in a whole new light.
As part of Te Ramaroa Nelson Light Festival, the Museum will be open late for two special evenings. Explore the Regional Gallery after dark, discovering stories, taonga and collection items by torchlight.
Mono Printing Drop-in Workshop
Fancy giving mono printing a try?
Come give it a go at the museum with our workshop coordinator Jolie and have a play with this fun, creative printmaking technique. Drop in anytime during the session.
Lantern Making Workshop
The week before Te Ramaroa lights up, drop-in and make a lantern with us at Nelson Provincial Museum, ready to parade through the Cathedral Gardens on the opening night of Te Ramaroa on Friday 3 July.
Five Films For Freedom
Join us for a special screening of Five Films For Freedom, the world’s widest-reaching LGBTQIA+ online celebration.
Light & Bubble Magic with Mr Science
Session2
Join Mr Science at Nelson Provincial Museum for a fun, interactive exploration of light and colour (and bubbles!), inspired by our exhibition Te Ao Kanapa: The Wonder of Light, Colour and Pattern.
Light & Bubble Magic with Mr Science
Session1
Join Mr Science at Nelson Provincial Museum for a fun, interactive exploration of light and colour (and bubbles!), inspired by our exhibition Te Ao Kanapa: The Wonder of Light, Colour and Pattern.
Kaleidoscope Workshop with Jolie
Session 2
Step into a world of colour! In this fun, hands-on workshop, tamariki will create their own kaleidoscope to take home, decorated and filled with sparkle, patterns, and plenty of imagination.
Kaleidoscope Workshop with Jolie
Session 1
Step into a world of colour! In this fun, hands-on workshop, tamariki will create their own kaleidoscope to take home, decorated and filled with sparkle, patterns, and plenty of imagination.
20 Years of Wonder: Celebrating Twenty Years in the Heart of the City
Join us for MĪharo! 20 Years of Wonder, a community celebration marking two decades since the Nelson Provincial Museum opened its Trafalgar Street doors.
Box City
These school holidays the Museum's Education Room will be transformed into Box City, a bustling cardboard metropolis where you are the architect.
Kids’ Art Competition
Be inspired by Toi Koru: Sandy Adsettand create your own koru artwork!
Toi Ahiahi - Afternoon Activities at the Museum
Wracking your brain for after school activities with the kids? Why not head along to the Museum and join one of our drop-in workshops for kids?
Matariki Star Workshop (Copy)
Get ready to stitch some magic! In this fun, hands-on workshop, kids will decorate their very own wooden star using colorful threads and plenty of imagination.
Matariki Star Workshop
Get ready to stitch some magic! In this fun, hands-on workshop, kids will decorate their very own wooden star using colorful threads and plenty of imagination.
Tuku 25: Coin Pendant Workshop. Session 2
Come along and transform an old coin into a shiny pendant.
Tuku 25: Coin Pendant Workshop. Session 1
Come along and transform an old coin into a shiny pendant.
Tuku 25: Toi Ahiahi Heritage Themed Crafts
Join us for a heritage-inspired craft activity! Perfect for ages 6+
The Big dino Day Out
Fun day full of scheduled activities for tamariki (stay tuned for more details)
Etched in Earth: Geological Tales of Extinction in Aotearoa
Connections between Aotearoa and the mass extinction events.
Dress as a Dino Day
Come to the Museum dressed as a dinosaur to receivefree entry into the Six Extinctions exhibition
Six Extinctions: Museum Quiet Hour / Every Tuesday 4-5pm
Our Quiet Hour sessions has reduced soundscapes and audio visuals to provide a calmer exhibition experience.
Design a Dinosaur Competition
Unleash your imagination and show us your dino-mite design!
Toi Ahiahi - Afternoon Activities at the Museum
Wracking your brain for after school activities with the kids? Why not head along to the Museum and join one of our drop-in workshops for kids?
Workshop: Make a Taniwha- Session 4
Come along and unleash your creativity and imagination
Workshop: Make a Taniwha- Session 3
Come along and unleash your creativity and imagination
Workshop: Make a Taniwha- Session 2
Come along and unleash your creativity and imagination
Workshop: Make a Taniwha- Session 1
Come along and unleash your creativity and imagination
Artist Talk: Zan-Luther Kohu and Teariki Kohu
Join artists Zan-Luther Kohu and Teariki Kohu as they unlock the secrets, stories, and inspirations woven into their captivating work and the importance of Pakohe
Tuku 24: Clay Fun for Kids
Ceramics form a special part of Whakatū's rich heritage, so why not give working with clay a try during the Tuku 24 Festival?