
Halting the jolts: How Te Papa resists earthquakes
How did Te Papa survive the Kaikoura earthquake nearly unscathed?
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Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
The Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 are among the most significant events in New Zealand’s history. Te Papa collected objects around fundraising, spirit-raising, and creative and entrepreneurial responses to the earthquakes.
The Canterbury earthquake collection
How did Te Papa survive the Kaikoura earthquake nearly unscathed?
Mark Stocker, Curator Historical International Art, shows how to use museum quake wax to protect your taonga at home.