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Bush, Bugs, and Bones

Explore our living and growing exhibition Bush City. Discover how bugs and bones can help us learn about our natural environment.

Education type Education visit
Duration Up to 60 minutes
Suitable for Ages 3–5
Next available Available now
Te Whāriki Belonging, Contribution, Communication, Exploration
Cost $3 per child (teachers and parent helpers go free)

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About the programme

Guided by our educators, your early childhood group will:

explore Bush City looking at different ferns and plants and their amazing abilities
learn about what makes Aotearoa New Zealand flora so unique
learn names and ways of identifying different flora
get up close and handle some of Te Papa’s handling objects – bugs and bones!
go on a dinosaur dig and learn about how fossils help us understand about ancient times

Book this programme if your tamarikitamariki :

have an interest in science
are exploring animals and insects
are exploring the natural environment
enjoy outdoor exploration activities
are interested in dinosaurs and fossils.

Contact us

To make a booking or discuss your visit options contact an Education Coordinator.
Email: learning@tepapa.govt.nz
Phone: (04) 381 7443