The Stars of Matariki | Ngā Whetū o Matariki

4 - 19 July, 10am - 5pm  | Free drop-in event

Drop into the museum and watch the story of Matariki unfold through sand art. This recorded work by award-winning artist Marcus Winter (The Sandman) uses sand to create images that shift and change before your eyes. Grounded in Te Ao Māori, it follows the story of Matariki’s stars through themes of remembrance, connection and renewal.

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Manahua – A Weavers Collective

Next session 18 July, 10.30am-12pm | Free drop-in event

Watch traditional weaving live at the Maritime Museum. Come and spend some time with Manahua – A Weavers’ Collective, sit and watch the weaving take shape, ask questions, or pull up a chair for a kōrero. 

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Matariki at the Maritime

Events throughout July | Free, bookings required

This Matariki, join us at the New Zealand Maritime Museum for a season of connection, creativity, and celebration. Inspired by Waitā, the Matariki star connected to the ocean, our events invite whānau to come together through storytelling, waiata, weaving, art making, and hands-on activities for all ages.

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Make Days

Select Sundays, 10am - 2pm | Free with museum entry

Drop into the Maritime Museum on selected dates and take home a free, whānau-friendly craft. 

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Free Guided Museum Tours

Thu - Sun, 10:30am | Free with museum entry

Dive deeper with a complimentary tour from one of our friendly volunteer guides.

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