Events

Step back in time when bizarre-looking animals dominated life on land and sea, and find out about the greatest extinction the world has ever seen.

Witness the future of New Zealand! Come and see what solutions to today's most pressing problems will have been created by a group of promising secondary students in just 48 hours!

Join Nanogirl in this year’s action packed adventure featuring rockets, explosions and even a real live tornado, which bring science and engineering to life in the coolest ways possible, right before your eyes.

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.

See artist George Nuku’s ‘Bottled Ocean’ exhibition, created in collaboration with the local community and school groups, that envisages our world 100 years into the future.

Enjoy a kaleidoscope of colours and patterns at this exhibition, which features thousands of butterflies (pūrerehua).

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.

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.

How is milk made and processed? Why is the Waikato considered the ‘dairy capital of New Zealand’? This interactive exhibition created for children and families explores the issues and advancements in agricultural science.