Free school holiday activities

Have you ever wondered who made the shells you find at the beach? Here's a clue—they weren't empty to begin with! Discover the amazing molluscs that build their own homes. Learn how their shells help keep them safe as you create your own shell-making creature to add to our seashore scene.

Date: Tuesday 14 July – Thursday 23 July

Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Location:  Central Gallery, TMAG

Free, drop-in activity suitable for all ages.

(some adult assistance may be required for under 5’s).

Relax in TMAG’s Centre for Learning and Discovery and catch some stunning documentaries exploring the amazing world of seashells.

Date: Tuesday 14 July – Thursday 23 July

Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Centre for Learning and Discovery, TMAG

Free, drop-in activity suitable for all ages.

Browse seaside games and storybooks. Enjoy a story read by one of TMAG’s Learning team.

Date: Tuesday 14 July – Friday 17 July; Tuesday 21 July – Thursday 23 July

Story Time: 11:00 am

Duration: 10 mins

Location:  Centre for Learning and Discovery

Free, drop-in activity suitable for all ages.

Step into TMAG’s latest exhibition The World of Seashells. Discover more about these natural treasures – how molluscs have evolved, how shells grow, what their colours and patterns might reveal – or simply marvel at their extraordinary beauty.

Date: From 11 July (TMAG closed Mondays)

Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location:  Salon Gallery, TMAG

Free, drop-in activity suitable for all ages.

What treasures can you spot in our seaside-inspired ‘wonder window’ scene? Dive into discovery at mapiya lumi | around here, TMAG’s specially-developed gallery designed for young children aged 0–7 and their families.

Date: Long-term gallery

Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Free, drop-in activity