Events

This ground-breaking exhibition curated by Mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) experts shines the spotlight on Māori astronomy and examines the traditional Māori societal view of the night sky and how it is being revitalised in the modern world.

Explore the places, events, natural phenomena and man made heirlooms seldom seen by human eyes in this stunning National Geographic exhibition held in Aotearoa for the first time.

How do you bend light? How small is nano? This hands-on exhibition gets people exploring the science of photonics and nanotechnology in a truly fun way.

Kick-start or rekindle a love of science teaching with the Sir Paul Callaghan Science Academy.

Have you ever found yourself marvelling at the rapid advancements of technology and connectivity in the world around you? Then be prepared to be enthralled by this interactive exhibition!

Revved up, fully charged, and challenging the status quo! MOTAT’s latest exhibition, Accelerate: Driving New Zealand, delves into the past, present, and future of New Zealand’s relationship with vehicles.

Get a unique insight into the personal attributes and thought processes of ordinary Kiwis who have achieved extraordinary feats.

This immersive media exhibition will take you on a journey with acclaimed explorer and filmmaker James Cameron, from the deepest parts of the ocean to some of his Oscar-winning feature films.

Join iNaturalistNZ and take part in a new citizen science project! Help scientists keep track of plants and animals by using the iNaturalist app or website to record when and where you see them in your local area.

Check out over 45 exciting hands-on interactives in this exhibition, including a giant DNA-inspired helical slide and a three-tier tropical butterfly enclosure.