Hōtaka ManakohiEducation Programmes

Our Moon: Then, Now & Beyond

An immersive exhibition exploring humanity's relationship with the Moon, featuring a 4-meter orb with NASA lunar imagery.

Explore kapahaka in Taranaki and accept the invitation to perform

We invite your group to explore the rich world of Māori performing arts through our six immersive exhibitions.

NEW! Toi Whakairo: The art of telling stories through carving

Connect with Taranaki’s heritage through whakairo, guided by Manu Bennett at Te Takapou Whāriki, the Māori gallery.

NEW! Tukutuku: The lattice panels

Join us for an engaging library-based programme where students will explore the art of tukutuku and Taranaki’s heritage.

NEW! Hunters and Gatherers: Practitioners of their time

Explore the deep understanding of te taiao, the natural world, in Te Ao Māori, highlighting how pre-European Māori developed tools for hunting and gathering.

NEW! Back of House Tour with our Curators

Explore some of our significant taonga Māori collection in an exclusive Back of House tour with our Māori curators.

Tailored learning and research for senior high school 2025

Get in touch now to discuss how Puke Ariki educators can support your NCEA and senior high school students’ learning.

Libraries and Museum-based learning programmes

Join our educators and children's librarians for an engaging learning adventure in "Discover It!"

Tangata Moana, Tangata Whenua - People of the ocean, people of the land

Venture into Te Takapou Whāriki, the Māori gallery, to uncover the fascinating stories of East Polynesian migration to Taranaki over 800 years ago.

The Cutting Edge: stone to steel tools in the 1800s (year 4 & up)

Prepare to dive into the fascinating world of Māori carving tools and their evolution over time.

Fight or Flight: The race to save our endangered species

Develop an appreciation for Aotearoa’s biodiversity and importance of conservation in this interactive lesson comparing the life stories of two endemic bird species.

Sea Change

In this lesson utilising the Reef Alive exhibition students will learn about the impact humans are having on our oceans and exciting research raising awareness of its importance.

Taranaki Wars Fieldtrip

Guided by Educator Hoani Eriwata (Te Atiawa) will explore the people, tensions, battle sites and tactics used in the first war between Pākehā and Māori.

Supporting your school’s marae visit

Are you are running activities on rotation as part of a school marae visit? A Puke Ariki educator can support this kaupapa with our wharenui lesson.

Te Pua Wānanga o Taranaki - Taranaki Research Centre