Touring Exhibition – Clever Crustaceans
29 May 2023 - 26 April 2026
Region(s): Wellington, Canterbury, West Coast, Auckland, Manawatu- Whanganui, Bay of Plenty, Waikato
Type(s): exhibitions
Combining the expertise of scientists from NIWA and Te Papa, this touring exhibition invites the public to meet Aotearoa New Zealand’s most famous crustaceans!
Crabs, lobsters, shrimp – they are Aotearoa New Zealand’s most famous crustaceans. Now meet the wider gang, from barnacles with superglue to slaters in the backyard. Explore the unique features of five marine crustaceans and take a dive into their world.
Adapted for survival in water and on dry land, the intricacies of these curious creatures are revealed by a digital microscope. Digital labels and five physical interactives extend the experience for visitors young and old.
For more information: www.tepapa.govt.nz/about/touring-exhibitions/touring-exhibition-clever-crustaceans
Touring schedule
Kaikoura Museum, Kaikoura: 5 Feb – 13 Apr 2026
Kawatiri Pounamu Pathway Experience Centre, Westport: 7 Nov 2025 – 3 Feb 2026
Coach House Museum, Fielding: 28 Aug – 4 Nov 2025
Papakura Museum, Auckland: 8 Jul – 26 Aug 2025
Warkworth District Museum, Warkworth: 29 May – 8 Jul 2025
Western Bay Museum, Katikati: 1 Mar – 25 May 2025
Whirinaki Whare Taonga, Upper Hutt: 7 Dec 2024 – 16 Feb 2025
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum, Ashburton: 28 Sep – 24 Nov 2024
South Canterbury Museum, Timaru: 29 Jun – 22 Sep 2024
Te Awamutu Museum, Te Awamutu: 3 Apr – 18 Jun 2024
Waikato Museum, Hamilton: 23 Sep to 3 Nov 2023
Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington: 29 May to 20 Aug 2023