Fascinators & Hats January 2021 introduces an amazing fashion designer artist to the Waipā extending on the ethos of reuse, recycle, repurpose and rethink! Connie Takarangi, of Taupō Alerations, will be presenting three creative workshops at the Te Awamutu Museum utilising resources and materials sourced from op-shops and found objects. Make a fascinator or embellish/redesign […]
WAITANGI DAY 2021 A national day of affirming our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. What are the ways in which you are learning about our nation's history pre 1840-2021? The Museum has developed some fun ways to support learning and understanding of Māori culture, and its place in our nation's history. Tī Rākau Stick […]
WAITANGI DAY 2021 A national day of affirming our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. What are the ways in which you are learning about our nation's history pre 1840-2021? The Museum has developed some fun ways to support learning and understanding of Māori culture, and its place in our nation's history. Māori Design Badges […]
In support of Children's Day, the Te Awamutu Museum presents Tui & Tama's Tamariki Treasure Trail. Join in the fun at the Museum as we support the Little Theatre production of the Pirate and the Princess free pantomime, with free activities at the Museum including: Toi Oriwa face painting, embellish your own princess crown or […]
31ST MARCH 2021, 3.30PM - 5.00PM Its back and its better than ever! Dress up as your favourite character or superhero and join in the fun of searching for hidden egg locations within the Museum! Gold coin koha. Open to all ages. All children must have adult supervision. Come join in the FUN!
This is a special display about this significant tupuna of Rangiaowhia, Rahapa Te Hauata. We share an amazing account of how she, and her family, survived the British invasion of the Waikato in the 1864 attack on Rangiaowhia, 5 mins East of Te Awamutu located in the District of Waipā.
Drop in between 10.15am - 3.30pm Make a 3D ANZAC Wreath or Poppies We'll provide all the materials to make your own 3D wreath and poppy print outs for you to colour-in, you bring your creativity! Learn about what red and purple poppies symbolise. Make an extra one to add to our ANZAC exhibition on […]
Drop in between 10.15am - 3.30pm Bring your homemade poppy or make one at the Museum, add it to our ANZAC exhibit, tag the Museum's FB page and go into the draw for a prize!!! FREE Activity for all the whānau! All children must have adult supervision. Drop in style of activity. Spaces limited to […]
Drop in between 10.15am - 3.30pm DESIGNASAUR - MAKE YOUR OWN BADGE! If you love Dinosaurs as much as we do, then you'll love this, a whole week dedicated to designing your own dinosaur or 'designasaur'! The Museum will provide different dino designs all you have to do is bring your creative skills, colour it […]
Drop in between 10.15am - 3.30pm CREATE YOUR OWN UNIQUE DESIGNASAUR! If you love Dinosaurs as much as we do, then you'll love this, a whole week dedicated to designing your own dinosaur or 'designasaur'! The Museum will provide two different activities you bring your love of dinosaurs and creativity! Trace different parts of dinosaurs […]