Learn the story of New Zealand’s first Chinese immigrant, Wong Ah Poo Hoc Ting (Appo Hocton) who arrived in Nelson in 1842.

Using traditional story-telling skills, the Museum Educator brings to life local pūrākau, stories and histories.

The pūrākau of Rakaihautū's exploration of the southern lakes is told in active story-telling.

This experience takes students through a reenactment of the kōrero between NZ Company representatives and Tangata / Mana Whenua of Te Tauihu.

This is an interactive Story Telling of the heroic feats of local woman, Huria Matenga, her husband Hemi and local man Hohapata Kahupuku, who saved 9 lives from the Delaware Shipwreck in 1863.

This is all about critical thinking, communication, listening to others, sharing ideas, observational skills and making connections.

Walks, field work across the region , and museum visits

A journey through time in Te Ao Māori!

Weaving the Biodiversity (of Te Tauihu)

Are you visiting a local Marae?

Explore the Local Histories Gallery to identify and learn about the taonga on display.

The Educator brings a wide variety of musical instruments from indigenous cultures to play, discuss and share.

A range of walks outside of the Museum

An online resource with digital materials for use in the classroom.