Interactive Exhibits
10am - 3pm
Ocean Acidification
Ocean acidification can cause harm to ocean wildlife but why do oceans become more acidic? Come along and take part in a science experiment that shows how ocean acidification occurs and learn what scientists are doing to to fight it.
Volcanofest
Volcanofest will be offering fun activities relating to volcanology for all ages and computer games for learning about volcanoes. They will also highlighting opportunities for careers in volcanology and volcano science product development.
On Thinning Ice
How do scientists check the health of a glacier? Come along and visit Heather who is a 'glacier doctor'. She will explain what glacier mass balance is and you can do some measurements yourself to find out why 'water' not money is the currency for measuring glacier health.
Immersive Worlds
Explore immersive environments in our portable 360-degree theatre, then try your hand at some Virtual Reality artwork and learn about using technology and art to communicate science in our interconnected world.
Vertebrate Fossils NZ
A showcase of vertebrate fossils from different sites in NZ spanning ca. 90 million years. Learn how these finds were important to understanding of the evolutionary history of NZ vertebrate lineages and environmental changes over millions of years.
Planting Seeds
Have you ever wanted to grow your own food but didn't know where to start? Learn how to make temporary plant pots and sow seeds to begin your vegetable garden journey.
And don't forget those beneficial insects - Have a go at making seed bombs that can be used to attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators to your garden.
Solve a Pest Mystery!
Can you help our team solve a series of mysteries about introduced predators we've detected in Aotearoa?
Mystery Minerals
Come and discover mystery minerals, minerals under the microscope, rock stories and much more.
Microbes
Microbes are so small, they can only be seen under a microscope. Come and explore this microscopic world.
Antarctica
Ever wanted to visit Antarctica? Dr Kaitlyn Martin recently returned from an expedition to the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia and now you can explore this amazing island too! Discover what a glacier sounds like, layer up with gear for below-freezing weather, and even see what it is like to meet a penguin in VR (Watch out! They bite!)
Canterbury Museum
Learn about all that Canterbury Museum has to offer. From Moa bones to Roman antiquities, there is something for everyone.
Animal Behaviour
What is that animal doing?!
Are you smarter than a kea?
Help scientists score videos of animal behaviour and test your wits in puzzles we trial with kea.
Genetic Tools for Species Conservation
Discover what a gel electrophoresis kit is used for and learn about the genetic sexing of black robins.
Sentiment Mapping: How Do You Feel Here?
While a dog wags its tail in excitement as it bounces into a park, humans are more difficult to read. Come reflect on how places in Christchurch make you feel and map out what changes you'd make to the city.
Who Ate Who in the Ogliocene Seas of New Zealandia?
Explore the microscopic world and inspect invertebrate microfossils under a microscope. Can you determine how old the fossils are?
Hold the macrofossils in your hands - What do you see?
Identify which clams were predated on by snails, and decide which fossil snail did it. From the small to the big, who ate what?
Mathematical 3D Printing
Membrane vs. Distillation bikes
The creative technology offered by Christchurch City Libraries is fantastic for developing outside-the-box maths items: for art, for discovery, and for exposition. Mathateca, a not-for-profit aiming to promote mathematics in the community, has used the publicly available 3D printers at Tūranga Library to make mathematical demonstration objects, models and puzzles that encapsulate all sorts of mathematical concepts. Come explore some fascinating objects and learn more about how you can 3D print maths!
How we use energy is important. Did you know you can produce power by pedaling a bike? With our bikes you will pedal and compare how much water you can purify with different processes.