Video conferences with Te Papa
Our video conferences are interactive, stimulating, and fun! We can provide your students with access to our collections and subject experts. If you are new to video conferencing we are happy to guide you through the process. Contact us today to discuss your requirements. Note that we require two weeks notice prior to booking.
How to get a video conference to your class
- Check that you can access a video conferencing facility, either at your school or a nearby school.
- NOTE: You will need a video conferencing unit, e.g. a Polycom or Tandberg unit. We are unable to connect with you via a desktop application at this time, e.g. Skype, Scopia or Adobe Connect.
- Book your programme by completing the online booking form.
For more detailed help see our Technical Support page
Awesome Forces for Primary
Discover the awesome forces that shape New Zealand’s landscape
Learn about plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, and fault lines in this interactive video conference. Join Te Papa educators to hear the latest information on earthquakes and volcanoes, including the Canterbury earthquakes and the rediscovery of the Pink and White Terraces.
Suitable for: Years 4–8
Cost: $30 per school
Available: Tuesdays at 10am
Duration: 45 min
Full programme information: Essential reading before participating in the video conference. 
Awesome Forces video conference programme information
The Good, the Bad, and the Bugly
Meet some of the world’s most amazing invertebrates
Learn about the different invertebrate groups and what makes them special. Join Te Papa educators to discover the good and the bad about our spineless neighbours, including the wētā and colossal squid.
Suitable for: Years 4–8
Cost: $30 per school
Available: Tuesdays at 10am
Duration: 45 min
Full Programme information: Essential reading before participating in the video conference. Good, the Bad and the Bugly video conference programme information