This summer, we have free activities running every day! Drop in anytime between 10am and 4pm to get involved. Check out our list of activities below.

Paper Hand Wreath
01 December – 14 December
10AM – 4PM daily
Create, decorate & celebrate! Gather your family and make a DIY hand print wreath to celebrate 2024. Write on each hand someone or something you are grateful for this year.

Celebration Tree
15 December – 05 January
10AM – 4PM daily
Help us create a 3D community tree out of recycled materials to celebrate a variety of cultural holidays.

Suitcase Travel Tags
15 December – 05 January
10AM – 4PM daily
Taking inspiration from our exhibition Lost Luggage, design a suitcase tag so that your luggage will never get lost on your summer travels.

Jar of Emotions Poster
15 December – 25 January
10AM – 4PM daily
Fill your jar with different colours and materials that speak to each of your emotions to create a beautiful poster.

Santa Hunt
Late Night: 18 December, 5PM – 7PM
19 December – 25 January
10AM – 4PM daily
The Great Santa Hunt is back with a special late night on Wednesday 18 December! You can come back during opening hours and search for any you missed until 25 January.

Santa Hat Making
18 December – 24 December
10AM – 4PM daily
Make your own Santa hat in the lead up to Christmas!

DIY Paper Train
06 January – 25 January
10AM – 4PM daily
Learn how to make a DIY paper train using coloured paper, glue, and a marker pen! This simple and fun craft project is perfect for kids and adults.

Walk and Draw
06 January – 25 January
10AM – 4PM daily
Create a drawing while walking through our exhibition In View: Reflections of Whakatere Ashburton’s Unique Artistic Treasures. Learn about the Ashburton Art Gallery collection while creating a masterpiece of your own!

Te Reo Scavenger Hunt
26 January – 09 February
10AM – 4PM daily
Celebrate the month of Waitangi with our fun and educational Te Reo Māori Rapu Hamu (Scavenger Hunt)! Learn new words and about Te Tiriti as you search for items throughout our exhibitions.

Marae Making
26 January – 09 February
10AM – 4PM daily
Make your own marae as a fun and engaging way to learn about the Māori view of wellbeing – Te Whare Tapa Whā.