Whānau
Families
Welcome to our Families page
Welcome to our Families page. You’ll find our current family-friendly events and experiences listed below.
From kids tours to school holiday programmes, home resources and birthday parties, look no further for family-friendly activities. Tūhura is home to Dunedin’s largest number of free and low-cost events for all members of the whānau, from our favourite free makerspaces each school holidays to a range of children’s films and workshops, Tūhura Otago Museum has you covered to keep the family entertained.
Home Resources
Looking for some educational fun at home? Browse the activities below and get the whole family involved!
We have puzzles, colouring pages, crafts, ancient games, tasty recipes, quizzes, and plenty of exciting science demonstrations to keep you entertained at home.
Tūhura Science Centre
Explore Aotearoa’s largest science centre with a three-storey Tropical Forest filled with hundreds of butterflies, a DNA-inspired slide and 43 other hands-on interactives that awaken wonder, curiosity, and reveal the science in everything that surrounds us.
Birthday Parties
Looking for a fun and unique birthday party experience? Host your child’s special day at the Tūhura Science Centre, where wonder and excitement await!
Book your birthday party with us and ensure a stress-free day, with lots to do, explore, and discover. Plus, we clean up the mess!
Tūhura Holiday Club
Led by trained educators, each day of the school holidays is filled with fun and a great opportunity to make new friends.
Kids will spend time crafting in our arts centre, exploring the galleries, stargazing in the planetarium, experimenting in the science lab, and playing in the science centre, where a three-storey slide and a tropical forest full of exotic butterflies await. Tūhura’s staff will make special appearances to share their passions and expertise.
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