SHOWING ON THE FRONT PORCH FOR THE MONTHS OF JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2024!
 

Celebrate the Colossal Squid and it’s freaky features!

For the month of January and February we are excited to display amazing information on the colossal squid.

Did you know the colossal squid has the biggest eyes of all the animals? Find out much more about this small creature in a display on the Front Porch Gallery at the Te Awamutu Museum – Education & Research Centre.

Come on in and learn about this freshwater creature and participate in some creative activities!

The Colossal Squid is a FREE exhibition and is on show until 31st March 2024!

Scientists from Auckland University of Technology examine a colossal squid, 2014. Photo by Norm Heke. Te Papa (27225)

Colossal squid suckers being measured, 2008. Photo by Norm Heke. Te Papa (58371)

Colossal Squid visitors experience, Te Papa 2015. Photo by Michael Hall. Te Papa (94207)