Whānau Day: MatarikiRā Matariki mō te Whānau
Mānawa maiea a Matariki mā Puanga, mā tētahi rā awheawhe me ngā mahi pai-mō-te-whānau e whakaatutia ai tō tātou tātai hono puta noa i Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa.
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Celebrate the stars Matariki and Puanga with a day of whānau-friendly workshops and activities that highlight our connection across Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa.
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Find accessibility information for the Deaf community below. |
Fri 20 Jun 2025, 10.00am–2.00pm
Level 4, Te Papa
Free with museum entry
Our relationship with the Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa goes back thousands of years, through significant voyages that were guided by the whetū and other environmental indicators.
Join us and learn more about this connection through fun-filled workshops, activities, music, and dance.
Explore taonga from our collection and unlock some of the stories they hold.
Decorate your own kākano uku with artist Stevei Houkāmau.
Learn more about celestial navigation through hands on activities.
You can also get your face painted with environment-inspired designs, enjoy live performances, explore Mānawatia a Matariki, or do some Māori Mermaid colouring in.
A full schedule will be released closer to the event.
Whānau Day: Matariki for the Deaf community
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We have a specific Whānau Day: Matariki programme run by and for the Deaf community with NZSL interpreters available. There are 2 sessions to choose from. The first session will run from 11.00am to 12.00pm. The second session will run from 1.00pm - 2.00pm. Both sessions will include the opportunity to explore and learn about taonga from Te Papa collections. You can also meet and learn from curators from the natural history and Mātauranga Maori teams. Make a clay seed to take home with artist Stevei Houkāmou. Activities include face painting, colouring and watching live performances. Reserve your place by emailing the Public Programmes team email address: Watch the video to find out more. |
Matariki Whānau Day 2024. Photo by Jo Moore. Te Papa (246019)
