Teacher resource archive 

Discover the amazing paintings and beautiful sculptures on display in European Masters 19th-20th Century European Art from the Stadel Museum. Find out about the education kit you can use on the day of your visit, the focus questions, audio guides, and more. Exhibition now closed.

Unearth the story of daily life in Pompeii in this blockbuster exhibition featuring more than 250 priceless treasures. Exhibition now closed.

See some of the world’s most famous and best-loved Impressionist paintings, including 30 works by Monet, as well as selected works by Renoir, Pissarro, Degas, Sisley, Cézanne, and others. Online resources to support learning are available. Exhibition now closed.

Pānuitia tēnei wāhanga i te reo Māori.
Immerse your students in the amazing world of whales.This education resource is full of whale information and suggestions for student activities in the classroom. Exhibition currently touring internationally.

This online resource is based on the exhibition Antarctic Heroes – The race to the South Pole, which was on at Te Papa from May to October 2004. The resource provides a smorgasbord of classroom activities to support teachers in a unit on Antarctic exploration. Exhibition now closed.

This resource will help your students learn about the diversity of Indian communities in New Zealand through Hindu, Sikh, and Muslim wedding ceremonies.
Exhibition now closed.

This resource was developed to support the blockbuster exhibition of 2003/04. The resource contains valuable information, approaches, and activities that continue to support classroom teaching on this popular topic. Exhibition now closed.

A special website has been developed to support the breathtaking exhibition Egypt: Beyond the Tomb. It includes educational resources for primary schools and secondary schools and presents fascinating information on Te Papa’s Egyptian collection. Exhibition now closed.

This guide enables teachers and students to make the most of a superb exhibition of works by some of the world's greatest artists. Features eighteen artists and their works, as well as an overview of drawing styles, techniques, and materials. Exhibition now closed.

This online resource was developed in conjunction with the 2002 Henry Moore exhibition. Focusing on five of Moore’s key works (with 3-D spins for each piece), the resource gives an insight into the artist’s life and practice. An in-depth teacher's guide is also provided.
Exhibition now closed.

This is a Social Studies programme that complemented the fascinating travelling exhibition, Kupe Sites. Find out how to involve your class with their community. The exhibition is now closed.

This teachers’ guide was designed to complement class visits to the 2002/03 exhibition.  Teachers will continue to find useful suggestions for classroom activities based around the films in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. 
Exhibition now closed.

This online resource supported teachers who self-guided their classes through this exciting exhibition. Find out about the exhibits as well as the resources and activities that enhanced the experience.
Exhibition now closed.

This two-week science unit explores the wonders of flight - both in the natural environment and the human world. Suitable for years 3-6. Exhibition now closed.

The programme will help students to view Constable’s works and understand how he brought the landscape to life.
Exhibition now closed.

This resource was designed to complement students’ experience of the 2001 exhibition Body Odyssey. The resource is aligned closely with the Health and Physical Education curriculum and is still an excellent activity-based study of the human body.  Exhibition now closed.

Tā Moko – He kōrero i runga kiri.
A resource for mainstream and te reo Māori schools, with curriculum links, suggested activities, and additional resources developed for a Tā Moko event in March 2004.