BACK PORCH GALLERY
The Back Porch Gallery has transitioned into our Education & Research Centre. We have the opportunity to widen the scope of this space including a local environmental theme providing insights into local, national and international history and heritage themes. To find out what we currently have on show check out our Facebook or call in to the Museum at 55 Rickit Road, Te Awamutu. This space is always changing with new, vibrant and meaningful displays, so it’s always good to check up on what’s happening on the Back Porch!
Squid Back Porch
SHOWING ON THE BACK PORCH FOR THE MONTHS OF JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2024!
Celebrate the Colossal Squid and its freaky features!
For the months of January and February we are excited to offer activities that celebrate the Colossal Squid Exhibition by Te Papa at the Te Awamutu Museum – Education & Research Centre.
- Make a colossal squid with its arms and long legs!
- Create a smaller squid and decorate it!
- Colour-in your Squid, write your name on it and attach to the underwater oceanscape!
- Complete the Colossal Squid Activity Book!
The Colossal Squid will be on show until March 31st 2024.
Kōura Back Porch
SHOWING ON THE BACK PORCH FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2023! Celebrate the amazing Kōura, your Tui & Tama Club mascot friend! For the month of December we are excited to offer activities that celebrate the amazing freshwater Kōura for the month at the Te Awamutu...
Tuna in the Wetland
SHOWING ON THE BACK PORCH FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2023! We Love Tuna Month with Tuna, your Tui & Tama Club mascot friend! For the month of November we are excited to offer activities that celebrate We Love Tuna month at the Te Awamutu Museum – Education &...
Back Porch Taniwha
SHOWING ON THE BACK PORCH FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2023! Celebrate Māori Myths & Legends Month with Taniwha, your Tui & Tama Club mascot friend! For the month of October we are excited to offer activities that celebrate Māori Myths & Legends month at the...
Rākau Whakapapa
SHOWING ON THE BACK PORCH FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2023 - WHAKAPAPA WITH HUHU!Celebrate Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori Month with Huhu, your Tui & Tama Club mascot friend! For the month of September we are excited to offer an activity that celebrates whānau through...
Ancestry Exhibit
Welcome to Family History Month - August with your host Ruru! On the Back Porch Gallery you'll find a big family tree waiting for you to add your name to a leaf and attach to the tree! Get your whole family involved and create your family tree!Don't forget to do all...
Matariki Star Constellation
SHOWING ON THE BACK PORCH FOR JULY 2023 - MATARIKI STAR CONSTELLATIONJoin in with Kākāpō and friends to celebrate Matariki 2023! All you have to do is write your name on a star and add it to this Matariki Constellation! Come on in and learn more about our special...
Korowai
Create a colourful Kākahu - Māori Cloak! The Back Porch Gallery is showcasing an interactive kākahu activity where you get to choose a feather, write your name on it and attach it to the traditional kākahu illustration on the wall. The image above is harakeke (flax)...
Pekapeka in Aotearoa New Zealand
Did you know? Aotearoa New Zealand has two living species of endemic bats, found here in Aotearoa. The short-tailed pekapeka is endangered, at risk and declining. The long-tailed pekapeka is also endangered and classified as nationally vulnerable. A third species;...
To The Dogs
A celebration of the working dog! A celebration of man's best friend and the work they do in our community. Learn all about Police dogs, Detector dogs and Search & Rescue dogs. Lots of FREE fun activities - make your own puppy finger puppet, games and a trail...
We Love Eels
We Love Eels! An amazing display of our favourite river omnivore - the long fin eel. See why we think this amazing eel is so special here in the Waipā! Get to know its lifecycle where mature eels swim all the way to Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean to lay their eggs....