Programmes for Schools

Popular programmes at the museum include:

  • Kiwi icons
  • How the Lake was formed
  • The Museum as part of the community
  • Local geography from a Maori perspective ( level 8)
  • Comparison of how the lakes and rivers were used in the past and how they are used today
  • Early Taupo
  • Why people came to live in Taupo
  • Transport
  • The Origins of Street names in Taupo
  • Happy and Healthy 100 years ago
  • Carvings: Te Aroha o Rongoheikume
  • Art Appreciation
  • ESOL
  • Matariki: Art based, Seven Stars Seven Slants
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twins view moa display at taupo museum

 

Please click here to see our 2011 Matariki School Programme

Events

The Art of Assemblage

9 May 2012 Unique presentation of recycled materials More →

Face Value

10 May 2012 A personal and intimate expose presenting the stories of six people and their Ta Moko journey. More →

International Museum Day 2012

18 May 2012 The worldwide community of Museums celebrate the 35th anniversary of International Museum Day. More →

Pacific Power

26 May 2012 Paintings and Prints by Jane Hyder Niven Room More →

Second Hanging

1 July 2012 1st - 25th September. Second Hanging provides the opportunity to SELL and BUY pre-loved paintings and costume jewellery More →

Regular Meetings and Activities