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Kids and families Mā te whānau

Do a whānau challenge, a jigsaw puzzle, print an activity book, watch videos, and play quizzes.

  • A man holds up a copy of the book, The Kuia and the Spider, in front of a network of wool resembling a web
    The Kuia and the Spider

    The Kuia and the Spider

    Listen to Te Kuia me te Pūngāwerewere | The Kuia and the Spider by Patricia Grace being read aloud by Tānemahuta Gray.

  • Image of an animal made up of three separate pictures: the head of a kiwi, the body of a squirrel, and the legs of a bird
    Surreal activities

    Surreal activities

    Drawing, writing, randomness, surrealism: unlock your mind with these lo-fi activities – fun for children and adults alike!

  • Three kids make a rainbow from toys and other household items
    Whānau challenges

    Whānau challenges

    Try some creative challenges at home with your whānau. Each challenge is connected to Te Papa’s collections or expertise.

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    Free downloadable activity books

    Free downloadable activity books

    Our activity books are designed for use at home or in the classroom.

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    He Paki Taonga i a Māui

    He Paki Taonga i a Māui

    ‘He Paki Taonga i a Māui’ is a series of 18 short films for tamariki aged 7-11, and tells stories about taonga in Te Papa’s collection.

  • Skull of a Haast’s eagle
    Online jigsaw puzzles using our collections

    Online jigsaw puzzles using our collections

    Take a moment or two to relax with online jigsaw puzzles using taonga from our collections. Come back frequently to find new ones!

  • Queenstown flooded 1878
    Quiz: How well do you know Aotearoa New Zealand?

    Quiz: How well do you know Aotearoa New Zealand?

    Do you recognise New Zealand in the 1800s and 1900s? Guess where these images by historic photographers Muir & Moodie and the Burton Brothers were taken.

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    Quiz: New Zealand’s ugliest fish

    Quiz: New Zealand’s ugliest fish

    There are some bizarre looking fish that live in the depths of New Zealand's waters. Take the quiz and expand your ugly fish knowledge.

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    Quiz: How well do you know your New Zealand birds?

    Quiz: How well do you know your New Zealand birds?

    Do you know the difference between a hihi and a huia? Or how many species of kiwi there are in NZ? Put your native bird knowledge to the test.