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Science Outreach - At School
Tūhura Otago Museum is home to Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest dedicated science outreach team, and we’re passionate about bringing science to life for communities near and far.
Our hands-on programmes make science fun and accessible for kids of all ages, cultivating their curiosity and building their confidence in the classroom.
If you’d like to bring our team to your school or community, get in touch at [email protected].
Tūhura Show
Duration | 45-minute at-school science show |
Pricing (Incl. GST) | $75 |
Age Group | Year 4 and up |
A show for the whole school! Discover how mātauraka Māori and science work together to help us understand our world and our place in the Universe. And of course, no show is complete without an explosion or two!
School Programmes
Schools | Primary, Intermediate, Secondary |
Age Group | Year 4 and up |
Session Duration | 45 – 60 minutes |
Max. Students | 25 per session |
Pricing (Incl. GST) | 1 Session – $75 2 Sessions - $115 3 Sessions - $155 (Half-Day) 4 Sessions - $195 5 Sessions - $235 6 Sessions - $275 (Full Day) |
If your students are ready to dive deeper, these hands-on workshops are the perfect fit. Each one focuses on a specific science theme, delivered through interactive demos and experiments.
Want to book, or chat about how we can tailor a visit to your students’ learning? Contact us at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you!
Climate Change
Explore global warming through interactive demos. Learn climate change causes, ocean impacts, global effects, and how we can fight Earth’s greatest environmental challenge.
Light Up Your Life
Explore lasers, lenses, and glowing chemicals—discover the science of light and its role in shaping future technology. Ideal for physics investigations.
The Future Is Nano
Tiny science, big impact. Explore nanotechnology’s role in shaping our future through nanomaterials. Perfect for chemistry investigations and understanding cutting-edge innovation.
Preschool
ECE Programmes
Schools | Early Childhood Education (ECE) |
Session Duration | 20 – 30 minutes |
Max. Students | 15 per session |
Pricing (Incl. GST) | 1 Session – $65 2 Sessions – $100 3 Sessions – $135 (Half-Day) 4 Sessions – $170 5 Sessions - $205 6 Sessions - $240 (Full Day) |
Want to book, or chat about how we can tailor a visit to your students’ learning? Contact us at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you!
Light & Colour
Join a fun 30-minute ECE adventure exploring colour and light! Mix paints, combine lights, and make sunshine with hydrogen bubbles in this interactive show.
Rockets
Blast off on a 30-minute ECE space adventure! Explore space, launch balloons and stomp rockets, and try fun rocketry experiments. Optional pre-visit rocket-making too!
5 Senses
Explore the five senses in this fun 30-minute ECE programme! Through interactive activities and sensory play, children discover touch, sight, sound, smell, and taste.
Starlab Inflatable Planetarium – Explore the Night Sky!
Step inside our Starlab Inflatable Planetarium and journey through southern skies!
We’ll explore stars, constellations, and cultural sky knowledge in this engaging, fully immersive experience that aligns with the national curriculum.
Our expert educators will guide students on an unforgettable space adventure, tailored to their level and learning objectives. Whether it’s Māori and Pasifika star lore, seasonal skies, celestial navigation, or deep space wonders, Starlab makes science come alive!
Available for bookings at schools and community venues. Book now to bring the cosmos to your classroom!