Kids & families

Kids love to visit the Museum of Wellington again and again. Do a free HISTORY DETECTIVE fun-sheet and get a sticker or balloon.

You can....

...have a themed birthday party

• Positive Pirates - learn to tie secret knots & hear stories of adventure on the high seas.
• Paddy the Wanderer ? re-live the adventures of the famous stray dog that was handed the keys to the city.
• Taniwha Tales ? hear fabulous stories of the magical creatures that may once have inhabited our harbour.

Ideal for ages 4 years and up and includes free organic fair trade coffee to keep the adults happy. For more information see the booking form (PDF: 200KB) or send us a message.

...Meet Paddy the Wanderer

Paddy was an adventurous dog that lived on the Wellington Wharves. He even sailed to Australia and flew in a biplane. Pat the new statue of Paddy and he will say WOOF to you!

You can get a copy of the new book about Paddy from the Museum Shop. Send us a message and to book a Paddy Tour for your family or book a Paddy Birthday Party.

...or Take a Tour

Have some kid-focused-hands-on fun in the Museum - great for a family day out, parties and groups. Tours cost $5 each and are about 45 minutes long. Send us a message and we can arrange a kids' tour just for you.

Or come along to our FREE kids' tours - 11am on the last Sunday of every month.