World Building 101
This three-part series takes you behind the scenes of Videogame development.
Sun 7 Mar 2027, 1.00–3.00pm
Sun 14 Mar 2027, 1.00–3.00pm
Sun 21 Mar 2027, 1.00–3.00pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Game Worlds Whānau Day
Bring your whole whānau to a day of play, shared gaming, and hands-on making.
When | Āhea
Sun 28 Feb 2027, 10.00am to 2.00pm
Where | Ki hea
Level 4
Cost | Te utu
Free with museum entry
Accessibility
Wheelchair access via lifts
Digital play and physical making come together in this free, interactive day of play.
This season’s Whānau Day is inspired by Game Worlds: Whakaaturanga Pureiapo | Playable Exhibition, an ACMI Touring Exhibition.
Work together to take on creative challenges, build towering structures, and get hands-on with pixel art and crafts.
Designed for players, makers, and curious minds of all ages. Game-themed food and drink available.
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Experience Game Worlds with early exhibition access with a lower sensory environment and limited visitor numbers.
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Sun 11 Apr 2027, 9.00am
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Opening in December – Game Worlds: Whakaaturanga Pureiapo | Playable Exhibition
Opening in December, Game Worlds is a major exhibition celebrating over 50 years of play. Experience more than 30 iconic Videogames and 44 playable moments, from groundbreaking 1970s titles to today.
Opening in December
12 Dec 2026 – 26 Apr 2027
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