At StoryPlace, children and their caregivers spend a magical, interactive time exploring the New Zealand environment through play and make-believe. StoryPlace offerings include fabulous storytelling, drama, puzzles, games, and art activities.
StoryPlace is themed to reflect the New Zealand environment and its programmes are designed to link with the Early Childhood Curriculum. The programme themes change every three weeks.
Current and future programmes
- 26 December – 12 January
Things with Wings – Ngā Mea whai Parirau
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13 January – 2 February
Summer Sizzle – Ngā Haerenga Raumati
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3 February – 23 February
Rumbles from Rūaumoko (God of Earthquakes) – Ko Rūaumoko E Ngunguru Nei!
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24 February – 16 March
Squid and Whale Tales – Ngā Mokopuna a Tangaroa
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17 March – 6 April
Dinosaurs Galore – Te Ao Mokonui
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7 April – 27 April
My Whānau, My Family – Taku Whānau
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28 April – 18 May
What’s in the Swamp – He Aha Kei Roto i Te Repo?
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19 May – 8 June
Yarns from the Farm – Ngā Paki Nō Te Pāmu
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9 June – 6 July
I see Matariki: Dawn Stars – Ngā Whetū o te Ata: Matariki Mā
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7 July – 27 July
Penguin Parade – Te Hīkoi Hoiho
StoryPlace session times
- 10.15am - 11.00am
- 11.30am - 12.15pm
- 1.30pm - 2.15pm
- 2.30pm - 3.15pm
- 3.45pm - 4.30pm
Tickets cost $3 per person. Children under 12 months are free but still require a ticket.
StoryPlace programmes last 45 minutes and can include up to 25 people at a time. Programme sessions run five times a day, every day of the year.
How to buy tickets for StoryPlace
Book a StoryPlace birthday party
StoryPlace Birthday Party times are available twice daily during term time. Sessions run for 45 minutes for up to 25 people.
A StoryPlace Birthday Party includes stories, songs, free play, dress-ups, art activities, make-believe, face painting and a birthday meal. You may like to provide wrapped gifts for a treasure hunt inside, or you can choose a special party theme.
How birthdays @ StoryPlace work