Create a rainbow with things at homeWaihangatia tētahi kōpere ki ngā mea ki te kāinga

Rainbows can be found everywhere – even in a times of isolation rainbows can brighten our lives and bring joy. Inspired by the colourful artworks in the collection can you create your own rainbow using items you can find at home?

Education type

Whānau challenge

Three kids make a rainbow from toys and other household items

A bubble rainbow, 2020. By Matilda (10), Lennox (7), and Francesca (4)

Inspiration

Collections Online

There’s so many colourful items in the collection – from art to history, mātauranga Māori to science. Be inspired by these below or browse for more on Collections Online.

Watch videos that feature colourful artworks

See how others took on the challenge!

Whānau challenges

Try some creative challenges at home with your whānau. Each challenge is connected to Te Papa’s collections or expertise.

A small child draw a bird copied from a picture on a computer

Create an image of your favourite manu (bird)

Early childhood, Primary

Birds are an iconic part of Aotearoa. What's your favourite bird from New Zealand? It can be extinct or living.

Whānau challenge

A little boy copies an artwork in a Minecraft game

Make a 3D version of an abstract 2D artwork

Early childhood, Primary

Choose an artwork from the collections and try and replicate it in 3D – you can use everyday objects and materials at home, or make it on the computer.

Whānau challenge