What’s on
Giant building blocks
Let your kids imaginations run wild with our new foam building set. The blocks are available all day Friday - Sunday.
OPEN DAY : Isel Park Research Facility
As part of Tuku 2026, we are opening the doors to the museum’s
Isel Park Research Facility for a special Open Day.
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.
Kids’ Art Competition
Be inspired by Toi Koru: Sandy Adsettand create your own koru artwork!
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.
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?
Easter Fun at the Museum - Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Join us at the Museum this Easter for an egg-citing activity designed especially for tamariki!
