Opening Hours for Friday, 29 September 2023
Richmond Cottage Closed
Ngā Kaupapa o Te Wā
Ngā Whare Pukapuka
Skinny Jump
Summer Reading Programme
Book Groups
Book Group in a Bag
Housebound Readers' Service
Puke Ariki Library
Bell Block Library and Service Centre
Inglewood Library and Service Centre
Ōākura Library
Waitara Library and Service Centre
Urenui Library
Mobile Library
Community Funding
eBooks and eAudiobooks
eMagazines and eNewspapers
Film and TV
Online Learning
Reading Resources
Research Resources
Design Lab
Public computing and printing at the Library
Whare Pupuru Taonga
Current
Virtual
Archived
New Plymouth Guided Historic Walk
Ruru Scavenger Hunt
Māori Language Week at Puke Ariki
Rangahau / Tuku iho
Book a Visit
Search the Heritage Collection
Search our Stories and Articles
Passenger List Search
Image Use Conditions
Ko Taranaki te Mounga
Tangata Whenua – People of the Land
Sea Change
Te Hīkoi o Ngāmotu
State of Nature – Picturing the Silent Forest
General Museum Tour
Walk in the Footsteps
Taranaki Wars
Parihaka: Contested Ground
Children's Library Lesson
Whare Kahurangi Virtual Tour - online lesson
We have a wide range of options for all school levels that delve into the treasures throughout the Museum.
The Mouth of the Waitara from the camp (1860), Justin McCarthy (A87.259) (detail)
Step out of the classroom to uncover our history in our Guided Walk or visit Taranaki War sites.
Secondary school students gain excellent research skills while investigating our heritage collections.
Find out all about how to use the library.
Download a copy of our 2022 Education Booklet.
There is so much happening in your backgarden. Join educator Nathan to see how you can learn about plants and animals that inhabit your garden.
Explore our virtual tour with targeted activities for students in years 0-10.
Find out all you need to know before you visit.
If you're visiting with multiple classes, we offer a rotation between Puke Ariki Museum, Library and the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery.
Submit an enquiry to book a visit here.
We have social stories and a sensory map available for students who need extra support before visiting Puke Ariki.
Read our visiting guidelines for school visits.
Find out about the resources available at our libraries and the Book in Every Backpack programme.
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