TUI & TAMA’S FIND-OUR-FRIEND GIVEAWAY!
We have some new game tables up in the mezzanine that introduce Tui & Tama’s new friends. Meet these new friends by spotting them around the Museum, then get an entry form from reception, fill it in and go into the draw for two prize packs.
As members you’ll also receive a special friends badge!
Don’t worry if you’re not a member, you can pick up a registration form online from here or come into the Museum and pick one up at our reception, it’s FREE to join!
Date: Draw closes 1st October at 4.00pm
Open: Tui & Tama current and new members.
All children must have adult supervision. Please be aware there may be limits on capacity so please check with reception on the day.
The Museum is going Batty!
Due to Covid levels, visitors may be a bit weary to attend events. The Te Awamutu Museum has made a call to change their afternoon indoor event to a week long trail, making it easier for families to come in and enjoy finding bats around the Museum. “Covid is really making it difficult for families to enjoy Museum events, so we are inviting everyone to pop into the Museum for Tui & Tama’s Great Bat Trail!” Come in to the Museum for our special Halloween Giveaway competition – find all the coloured bats, enter the prize draw and get a special Tui & Tama Badge!
Date: Saturday 23rd – Saturday 30th October 2021
Time: Museum Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm and Sat 10am-2pm.
Cost: FREE ENTRY
Open: 5-12yrs
All children must have adult supervision, and be a registered member of the Tui & Tama Club. Please be aware there may be limits on capacity so please check with reception on the day.
A fun activity open to members only of the Tui & Tama Kids Club
Club members are invited to a special Matariki event!
Story time with nationally recognised local author Kat Quin of the award winning Kuwi the Kiwi books.
Join Kat at the Museum for an afternoon of sharing with us her latest Matariki book..
Flit the Fantail and the Matariki Map
Guided by the twinkling Matariki starts, Flit and his friends try to find their way home. With native NZ flora and fauna, some insight into Matariki, counting in te reo, and featuring the cutest of lead characters, this is a book that Kiwi kids will treasure.
Kat will be reading her book, which will be available for purchase and signing. There will be Matariki-themed activities and a Matariki member badge to collect!
Date: Wednesday 7th July
Time: Two sessions: 2.30pm for pre-schoolers, and 3.30pm for school-aged kids.
Cost: FREE
Open to: Tui & Tama Club Members
Ages: All ages
Bookings: Spaces limited so please book your space so you don’t miss out! 07 872 0085
All children must have adult supervision. Please be aware there may be limits on capacity so please check with reception on the day.
A fun activity open to members and non-members of the Tui & Tama Kids Club!
Dress up as your favourite character or superhero and join in the fun of searching for hidden egg locations within the museum. Lots of Easter activities to explore and do.
Date: 31st March 2021
Time: 3.30pm – 5.00pm
Cost: GOLD COIN KOHA
Open to: Everyone
Open: All ages
All children must have adult supervision. Please be aware there may be limits on capacity so please check with reception on the day.
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A fun activity for kids of all ages and their best soft toy friend!
A fun activity for the kids to bring in their cherished soft toy, leave it with staff who will take the toys through a myriad of activities before tucking them in for a night in the Museum. The next day, the toys will be ready for the kids to join them in a picnic and short movie about the toys Museum adventures. This is open to Tui & Tama Club members only. Please fill in the form below or call into the Museum and fill in a registration form.
Soft toy requirements: One toy per child, to be no more than 30cm in height and width.
Drop off date and time: 18th November by 3.30pm
Picnic date and time: 19th November 3.30pm-4pm
Cost: FREE
Open to: Tui & Tama Club Members only
How to register: Call reception on 07 8720085 to register your child’s free membership.
Open: 5yr-12yrs
All children must have adult supervision. Please be aware there may be limits on capacity so please check with reception on the day.
TUI & TAMA’S HALLOWEEN PARTY
It’s that time again to get dressed up as your favourite character or super hero and check out what spooky activities we’re up to in the Museum this year! Loads of fun for all the family and activities for all ages!
Date: Thursday 29th October 2020
Time: 3.15pm-5pm
Cost: FREE
Open: 5-12yrs
All children must have adult supervision. Please be aware there may be limits on capacity so please check with reception on the day.
