2026 April School Holidays

Check out whats on at the Museum these school holidays, including drop-in craft activities, quizzes and more!


Special activities

All activities are drop in sessions, operating  between 10:30-11:30 am (morinigns) and 1.30–2.30pm (afternoons)

Date/Time

Activity

Description

Friday 10th April

Friday 17th April

Create a moving postcard

Transform a postcard by adding moving parts to create a fun Timaru scene

Monday 13th April

‘Maunga to Moana’

A craft inspired by our mountains or the sea

Working in with our current exhibition be inspired by your favourite holiday place

Other Activities

  • Join our Museum Explorers’ Club
  • The Horsey game is back (a penny game) – complete a quiz or hire a penny for 50 cents
  • Find the Golden Frog and go in the draw to win a prize at the end of the holidays!
  • Count the ‘bucket and spade’ or ice skates hidden around the Museum and go into the prize draw!
  • Complete a museum quiz!
  • Get a closer look at the Our Favourite Place exhibition
  • Collect the latest Explorer’s badge – it’s a special second badge for the exhibition!

Holiday Opening Hours

Week 1: Tuesday-Friday 10am – 4:30pm, Sat-Sun and Easter Monday 1 – 4:30pm

Week 2: Monday-Friday 10am – 4:30pm, Sat-Sun 1 – 4:30pm

Contact us on 03 6877212 or email us here if you have any questions