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Mīharo! 20 Years of Wonder: Celebrating Twenty Years in the Heart of Whakatū

Haere mai! Join us for 20 Years of Wonder, a community celebration marking twenty years since the Nelson Provincial Museum Pupuri Taonga o Te Taiao opened its doors on Trafalgar Street in the heart of Whakatū.

This free, whānau-friendly event will fill the Museum with music, creativity and celebration. It is a day to honour the stories, taonga, exhibitions and people that have shaped the last twenty years and continue to guide our future.

Date: Saturday 1 November 2025
Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Nelson Provincial Museum, 270 Trafalgar Street
 
What’s On

  • Live music

  • Makers Space for tamariki

  • Balloon art

  • Games and a scavenger hunt with loads of spot prizes to give away

  • Photo booth fun

  • Dress-Up Theme: Come as your favourite historical character, with prizes for best dressed

Entry: Gold coin donation, with proceeds supporting the Museum’s ARC (Archives & Research Collections) Project.
 

Aro mai - stay tuned for more details and the full programme on our website: Nelson Provincial Museum

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