
ShakerMod: Earthquake Encounters
ShakerMod – play an educational Minecraft mod which simulates earthquakes and creates an experiential and playful approach to understanding how to protect our homes against them – Fix. Fasten. Don’t Forget!
Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Open every day 10am-6pm
(except Christmas Day)
Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Delve into the inner workings of our amazing planet – from the inner core to earthquakes and volcanoes at the surface.
Science, English, Social Studies
Education visit
1 hour
Years 3–10
Programme is free for terms 2 and 3, 2025
Journey deep into our planet, and discover the forces that shape the landscape of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Learn about tectonic plates, watch how Zealandia broke away from Gondwanaland, and carry out hands-on activities to learn more about the cause and effect of earthquakes and volcanoes.
Discover with us the best way to prepare for these natural events.
Quake House, 2019. Photo by Maarten Holl. Te Papa
ShakerMod – play an educational Minecraft mod which simulates earthquakes and creates an experiential and playful approach to understanding how to protect our homes against them – Fix. Fasten. Don’t Forget!