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

When Dreams Visit Dreams

14 January 2012 Multi media 7 artists 14 January - 7 February More →

On the Surface

28 January 2012 Exhibition by members of the Aotearoa Quilters Association 28 January - 28 February More →

Summer

11 February 2012 invited local artists exhibit paintings and ceramics 11 February - 12 March More →

Ken Niven Retrospective

3 March 2012 Celebrating the achievements of a remarkable photograher, artist and museum director 3 march - 4 April More →

We Know Love. Yes We Do

7 April 2012 Tracey Tawhaio of Ngati Te Rangi, Whakatohea and Tuwharetoa descent 7 April - 1 May More →

Regular Meetings and Activities