Past Touring Exhibitions
Take a look at exhibitions that have toured here.
We are grateful to our exhibiting partners for trusting us with these taonga.
Mawhiti Tino Rawe | Clever Crustaceans
Mawhiti Tino Rawe - Clever Crustaceans, Crustacean celebrities of Aotearoa New Zealand is a playful exploration of the bizarre and diverse world of five marine crustaceans. They can change their shape, circle the globe, and maybe even cure cancer – crustaceans are the unsung heroes of the sea.
Featuring hands-on interactives and real specimens.
With thanks to NIWA and Te Papa for helping us to bring this exhibition to the Western Bay of Plenty.
Colossal Squid: Freaky Features
Discover the awe-inspiring world of the Colossal Squid and delve into the captivating science and hidden marvels behind one of New Zealand's most remarkable natural history specimens. Only eight adult colossal squid have ever been scientifically documented, making this exhibition a truly unique opportunity to uncover its mysteries.
Step up to our interactive table and explore an array of fascinating objects, including the lens from a colossal squid's eye, a segment of its tentacle, and even a complete miniature squid - a tiny counterpart to its colossal relative. Get hands-on with touchable rotating models of a squid's tentacle hook and the colossal squid's beak, as you embark on a journey of discovery like never before.
Colossal Squid Ngu Tipua is developed and toured by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
