Whānau Day: The sweet aroma of the ocean breeze Rā o te Whānau: Te au kakara i te moana

Join us for a free day of family activities exploring the connection between the whenua and the moana.

Learn about different seaweed varieties, the importance of our native plants and how they keep our natural ecology in balance. Hear about the importance of sustainability in our environment and the ways we can help to protect it into the future for generations. 

Activties

• Learn about our diverse seaweed species in Aotearoa and how to identify them with Mountains to Sea

• Take a workshop in drum and dance to the rhythms of Tokelau with storytellers the Kupega Affect

• Make your own Moana-inspired crayon pāreu designs and learn about how we can protect our ocean with the Pacific Climate Warriors

• Listen to a live reading session of I Love My Island by Moemoana Asfa'ato'a Schwenke,  narrated by Inangaro Vakaafi

• Learn about growing native plants and take a cutting home with Te Rito Gardens

• Get your face painted with fun creatures and plants from our sea and land by Daizy Designs

• Paint watercolours inspired by artist, botanist, and seaweed expert Nancy Adams

• Learn about Te Papa’s Collections from our art and botany curators.

Raumati Whānau Day 2025. Photo by Jo Moore. Te Papa (257122)