Pilar Villamor is an internationally respected earthquake geologist and principal scientist whose research on active faults and volcano–tectonic interactions in Aotearoa New Zealand has had a transformative impact on our understanding of natural hazards.

Come along and pack in as much fun as you can in our free sessions of stories, songs, activities and crafts! No booking required.

Do you need a place to practice speaking te reo Māori? Come along for a kawhe to build your kōrero skills in a relaxed environment.

Spend 30 minutes, one-on-one with a skilled heritage practitioner.

Would your school age child like to read to one of our cute and friendly Canine Friends dogs?  These dogs are super friendly, well behaved and have lovely handlers to help guide your child's session.

A casual drop-in session for those keen to play chess socially or learn the basics.

Artist Dame Robin White (Ngāti Awa) has spent more than five decades creating work which ranges from iconic New Zealand landscapes to collaborative tapa cloth.

Join us for a fun session designed for baby's brain development through nursery rhymes, activities, songs and having FUN.

This year, on 17 July, marks the 90th anniversary of the start of the Spanish Civil War.

Real Life Aquariums, but who are the denizens?

In 1996 New Zealanders voted under the new mixed-member proportional (MMP) electoral system for the first time.

Welcome to our sensory play time.