Tui & Tama's Great Bat Trail, cancelled! Due to the Covid levels, we have to cancel the Tui & Tama's Great Bat Trail! We apologise for not being able to run this, however, we hope you're all keeping safe and we'll look forward to welcoming you back into the Museum soon!
Rā Maumahara: NZ Land Wars Commemorations The 28th of October is a day of commemorations for the Aotearoa New Zealand Land Wars including 1863-1864 British invasion of the Waikato. Locally we remember Pā Te Rangi and the sacking of Rangiaowhia, Hairini and Ō-Rākau. Flags will be flying throughout townships within the Waipā district where possible. […]
Backyard Bug Hung & Giveaway is Extended! For all parents and kids who are out and about, call in to the Museum and play our Bug Hunt for the rest of the month in November 2021! Find all the bugs and go into the draw to win a great prize and a Wētā badge! Come […]
We've extended this great FREE kids activity! Come in during this month of November 2021, and collect your FREE activity pack that includes: 1. Dezignabug 2. Create a 3D Dezingabug Sculpture 3. Create your own Dezignabug Badge. More fun than you can poke a stick at!
Kotahi Kapua i te Rangi, He Marangai ki te Whenua An exhibition by Karangawai Marsh of abstract kōwhaiwhai aho paintings informed by Māori language that reflects a concept describing language immersion and the intimate relationships shared between mātua (parent) and tamariki (children). Karangawai Marsh is a senior tutor of Te Toioho ki Āpiti (Māori Visual […]
Karangawai Marsh MMVA will be taking three master classes in January 2022 to support her exhibition in the Gavin Gifford Gallery - He Marangai ki te Whenua, on now at the Te Awamutu Museum. Karangawai holds a Master of Māori Visual Art from Te Toioho ki Āpiti at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University in […]
Get ready for the Tui & Tama Summer Fun Hunt and Giveaway! Starts 1st February, closed 28th February 2022. Find 6 Summer Fun images around the Museum, answer the 2 questions and go into the giveaway to WIN a cool Summer Fun Prize Pack! (2 packs to give away) Open to Tui & Tama Club […]
A great celebration for Tui & Tama Club current and new members! Current and new members are invited to attend this fun event with a focus on learning about our local environment and ecosystems. You will receive an activity passport to collect stamps from each station. In return you will get a special limited edition […]
Tui & Tama's Great Easter Egg Hunt & Crafts! Everyone is welcome to do Tui & Tama's Great Easter Egg Hunt! There is also crafts and for our Tui & Tama Club Members, you receive a special Easter badge. New members can join anytime, just come in and pick up a form or download from our […]
ANZAC Commemoration Crafts 2022 Te Awamutu Museum commemorate ANZAC day with an exhibition on the Front Porch and craft activities in the Mezzanine. We'll provide all the materials to make you own 3D wreath and poppy printouts for you to colour and create your own ANZAC badge! Learn about what red and purple poppies symbolize. […]