There will be a 'night at the museum' sleepover event for teddy bears.
There will be a 'night at the museum' sleepover event for teddy bears.
There are three activities for children during the school holidays at the Whanganui Regional Museum. The spring school holiday programme is a mix of craft activities and an exclusive overnight stay, especially for teddy bears.
The first session on Tuesday, October 1, encourages kids to let their imagination run wildto design colourful pop-up cards that spring to life when opened. All materials are provided for this hands-on activity and are suitable for ages 5 and over. Entry is by koha/donation.
On Thursday, October 3, creativity and science combine in a fun project where junior inventors can build a camera obscura. All materials are provided to make this simple yet fascinating device. This activity is suitable for ages 7 and up, with a small entry fee of $2 per child.
Bookings are essential for each of the craft sessions.
On the evening of Wednesday, October 9, children are invited to give their teddy a school holiday treat to remember, by dropping the bears off for a grand teddy bear sleepover in the museum. Between 10am and 2pm, kids can leave bears in the safe care of museum staff for an entertaining night exploring the museum. The teddies’ adventures will be shared on the museum’s Facebook page throughout the evening.
Then on Thursday, October 10, from 10am-12pm when tired-but-happy teddies are collected, kids can bring a plate to share with their teddies and all their new teddy friends while they tell the hilarious stories from their exciting night in the museum. The Teddy Bear Sleepover event is free.
Whanganui Regional Museum School Holiday Programme Spring 2024:
Tuesday, October 1, 10am-12pm Pop Up Cards
Thursday, October 3, 10am-12pm Camera Obscura
Wednesday, October 9, 10am-2pm Teddy Bear Sleepover – Drop off
Thursday, October 10, 10am-12pm Teddy Bear Sleepover – Pick up
For all school holiday activities at the museum, participation is by koha or by a small fee where noted. All activities require adult supervision. Full details are on the museum website wrm.org.nz and on the Facebook page. Bookings can be made by telephone 06 349 1110 or by email: info@wrm.org.nz.
