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Wednesday 25 April 2018

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    Puppets in the Portrait Gallery

    Bring your little ones to a series of captivating puppet shows, inspired by portraits in Toi Art.


    Thu 19 Apr – Sun 27 May 2018, 10.30am–2.00pm

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  • A child plays with technology during a holiday programme

    Holiday Learning Programme: Secure the Collections!

    Make your own security system to keep Te Papa’s treasures safe – then test it out with a real security guard.

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    Tue 24 Apr 2018, 10.00am–3.00pm

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  • A child holds up a robot with pens as legs

    Holiday Learning Programme: Robotics and Innovation

    Take over our learning lab with robots! Build your own or use one of ours to create artworks, play games, or complete tasks.

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    Thu 26 Apr 2018, 10.00am–3.00pm

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  • Zappo performing on Te Papa's marae

    Magic with Zappo

    Zappo has some new tricks up his sleeve! Come see his fun-filled magic show featuring brand new magic tricks as well as all your old favourites.


    Thu 26 Apr 2018, 10.30am–11.15am

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  • Crafting in Hīnātore

    Holiday Learning Programme: Creative Adornments

    Look for amazing adornments in Te Papa, then make your own inspired by what you’ve found – let your imagination run wild!


    Fri 27 Apr 2018, 10.00am–3.00pm

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  • Performers dance on the floor at Te Papa

    International Dance Day

    Join the all-ages party as global dance takes over Te Papa – everything from Samba to Zumba. Come to a workshop, or enjoy an exuberant performance.


    Sun 29 Apr 2018, 10.45am–4.00pm

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    Toi Art: Immersive Movement Tours

    In ‘Walk with me’, a new BodyCartography Project commission, dancers lead you through our new art galleries on a unique tour that uses movement to explore art in new ways.


    Sun 29 Apr 2018, 1.00pm–5.00pm

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  • Jim Henson

    Celebrating Jim

    Colleagues, collaborators, and friends come together to participate in a wide-ranging and intimate conversation about Jim’s unique contribution to the world.


    Sun 29 Apr 2018, 3.30pm–4.45pm

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  • Tiffany Singh surrounded by the materials used in Indra's bow

    Art and Wellbeing: Panel Discussion

    Panellists discuss how the arts, sciences and humanities have a crucial role to play in acknowledging creativity and the imagination as agents of wellness.


    Fri 4 May 2018, 6.30pm–8.00pm

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  • Woman looks at Indra's bow

    Art and Wellbeing: Mindfulness, Scent, and Colour Sensory Workshops

    Come to workshops that explore wellbeing through mindfulness, scent, sound and colour. Part of our Art and Wellbeing Weekend.


    Sat 5 May 2018, 10.30am–6.00pm

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  • People play with clay on a table

    Art and Wellbeing: Clay Sculpting for Mindfulness

    Tactile, messy, and fun – use clay to explore mindfulness and rediscover the joy of play. Part of our Art and Wellbeing Weekend.


    Sun 6 May 2018, 1.00pm–3.00pm

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  • Making robots

    Robotics After School Club

    Build your own robot, have a go at coding, and meet inspiring innovators at our eight-week Robotics After School Club. For ages 9–14.


    Tue 8 May – Tue 26 Jun 2018, 3.45pm–5.15pm

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    Talks: Science for Lunch

    From deep-sea creatures to earthquake hazards, hear about the latest scientific discoveries in and around Aotearoa, straight from the experts.


    Wed 9 May – Wed 27 Jun 2018, 12.15pm–1.30pm

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  • A crowd sat round a fire

    Matariki Ritual

    Join us for the lighting of a ritual fire, listen to stories of renewal, and celebrate the start of a new year.


    Fri 15 Jun 2018, 7.00pm–8.30pm

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  • Performers on stage during Kaumātua Kapa Haka

    Kaumātua Kapa Haka 2018

    Enjoy a celebration of haka (dance) and waiata (song), from senior Māori performing artists from around Aotearoa New Zealand.


    Sat 23 Jun – Sun 24 Jun 2018, 10.00am–4.00pm

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