Whānau challenges Ngā wero ā-whānau

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

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Craft your own flowers to say ‘thanks’

Craft your own flowers to say ‘thanks’

Draw, paint, print, sculpt, embroider or stitch flowers to let people know how much you appreciate them whether it is for birthdays or weddings or just because you care.
Create a rainbow with things in your ‘bubble’ (at home)

Create a rainbow with things in your ‘bubble’ (at home)

Inspired by the colourful artworks in the collection can you create your own rainbow using items you can find in your bubble?
Create an image of your favourite manu (bird)

Create an image of your favourite manu (bird)

Birds are an iconic part of Aotearoa. What’s your favourite bird from New Zealand? It can be extinct or living.
Design your own badge for your home team/club/kura

Design your own badge for your home team/club/kura

People have been wearing badges for centuries. They’re a very old form of identity making: showing who you are. They’re kind of like wearing a mini billboard!
Tell us a story: how did the colossal squid get to Te Papa?

Tell us a story: how did the colossal squid get to Te Papa?

Our beloved colossal squid has been a whānau favourite for a long time – but how did it get here? Tell us a ‘tall tale’ or a factual story about how it came to Te Papa.
Make a 3D version of an abstract 2D artwork

Make a 3D version of an abstract 2D artwork

Choose an artwork from the collections and try and replicate it in 3D – you can use everyday objects and materials at home, or make it on the computer.
Take a self-portrait with objects that spell out your name

Take a self-portrait with objects that spell out your name

You may know self-portraits by another name: selfies. They allow us to think about questions such as: Who am I? They’re also fun to make!