Here are our education highlights for our new exhibitions.
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We also offer year-round programmes in the areas of Arts, Social Studies, History, English, Te Reo Māori, Science, and Technology.
Matariki education programme
Discover taonga pūoro
24 May – 4 June 2010
The rising of the Matariki constellation in our eastern skies heralds the coming of Māori New Year. Learn how to find these stars for yourself in Te Papa’s Star Lab.
This year our theme is taonga püoro (traditional Māori instruments).
Our educators will teach you about various taonga püoro and their significance to the New Year in Aotearoa.
Taonga pūoro are used for many purposes, they sound the dawning of a new day, give a call to arms in warfare, communicate with Māori gods, and share genealogy with newborn babies.
See different types of taonga pūoro including kōauau, nguru, pūtōrino and porotiti. Discover how these taonga are played and have a go at creating your very own porotiti.
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A Day in Pompeii
19 December 2009 – 25 April 2010
Visa Platinum Gallery, Level 4
Experience a truly spectacular event in world history when the Roman city of Pompeii was frozen in time by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
Pompeii's priceless archaeological treasures rarely leave Italy, so this exhibition provides a unique opportunity to unearth the story of daily life in Pompeii. See delicate garden frescos, marble and bronze sculptures, jewellery, gold coins, and hundreds of ancient artefacts.
Experience the dramatic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in an immersive 3D theatre.
Visit the Pompeii website for full details:
http://www.tepapa.govt.nz/pompeii
How to book
Due to an amazing response from schools, bookings are now closed for education programmes. However, due to such strong demand we are now opening up bookings to self-guided groups.
Strict entry criteria apply
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Cost is $5 per student.
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Payment must be made on the day by cash, cheque, eftpos or credit card
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No invoices will be issued.
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Bookings are essential.
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Charges may apply to extra adults
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Pompeii education programme information
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Anne Frank - A history for today
11 February – 24 March 2010
Level 4
Discover the story of Anne Frank by viewing a series of panels which show key moments in her life. Set against the backdrop of World War II and the Holocaust, this exhibition shows the Frank family's flight to The Netherlands, their time in hiding, the people who helped them, and the sudden betrayal that led to their tragic transportation to concentration camps.
See over 200 personal photographs from the Frank family and read quotes from Anne's famous diary. A 30-minute documentary tells the remarkable stories of New Zealanders who survived the Holocaust or who helped people to hide.
The exhibition was created by the Anne Frank Museum (Amsterdam). Visit the exhibition website to find out more. www.annefrankexhibition.co.nz
How to book
Bookings are open for self-guided visits only. There are no guided education programmes available for this exhibition.
We recommend that you allow one hour to view this exhibition. Please book online. Free entry.
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Kura Pounamu - Treasured stone of Aotearoa New Zealand
Open now
Iwi Gallery
Experience a multi-sensory and personal encounter with pounamu, and discover what makes pounamu so special to Aotearoa New Zealand.
See over 200 taonga from Te Papa's pounamu collections, including ceremonial taonga, tools, weapons, and jewellery.
Hear music created by pounamu taonga pūoro (musical instruments) and see pounamu taonga being made with the use of customary tools.
To book, select one of the following education programmes that will include this amazing exhibition:
Taonga Technology - (Technology) - year 0 - 10
A Giant Storybook (English) - year 0 - 10
Tumeke Te Papa (Introductory Tour) - year 0 - 13
Reo Toi (Visual Art) - year 11 - 13
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The Colossal Squid
Long term display
Level 2
The female colossal squid is the largest invertebrate ever discovered on this planet. Weighing in at 495kg, it is a sight for sore eyes! Two education programmes can be booked that include viewing and learning about the colossal squid:
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Self-guided visits to the colossal squid
All education visits to see the colossal squid must be booked to ensure we have space for you.
Teacher's guide to the colossal squid
Colossal squid website
OurSpace
OurSpace is a spectacular new multimedia and interactive experience. Visit www.ourspace.tepapa.com to contribute images and clips and become part of the OurSpace community.
Find out more about the exhibition, the rides and admission prices
Three education programmes are delivered utilising OurSpace.
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Self-guided visits to OurSpace
OurSpace can be used in a variety of ways by you and your students. Bookings are essential so we can ensure that there is space for your group. Admission charges apply to the rides only.
Teacher's guide to OurSpace
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