Education programmes

Ko te kai ā te rangatira he kōrero.

Our educational programmes are brought to life through rich displays, original artefacts, and their connected stories. All programmes can be tailored to your students’ level of learning, and our pre-visit discussions will enable us to help meet your learning objectives.

Museum Tour

Come on a guided tour through our Museum galleries, tailored to your needs..

Gallipoli Medics

An interactive lesson examining the challenges of a WWI medic in the Gallipoli campaign..

Soldiers’ Rations

A hands-on lesson where students experience cooking and eating ‘rations’..

Online Learning

We can support your students’ learning in their classroom..

Tangiwai Disaster

A guided visit to the Tangiwai memorial site, finishing back at the Museum..

Leaders and Leadership

Take a look at some of our great leaders who altered the course of history..

Research Centre

We can support your students' study through our world-class research centre..

The First World War

Learn about NZ's place in WWI with hands-on collections and a guided tour..

The Second World War

Go on an expedition with our WWII Mission Cards to explore NZ's part in WWII..

28th Māori Battalion

Learn about the history and significance of the 28th Māori Battalion..

New Zealand Wars

With inquiry based learning students will explore the 1845-1880 conflicts in NZ..